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    454 starter only reaches part of the ring gear

    Thanks for the responses from you guys too trying to help.
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    454 starter only reaches part of the ring gear

    After speaking with numerous manufacturers, I believe that I have found a solution. I was forwarded to HiTorque dot com. and spoke to Jack at length. Hes a great guy with a wealth of knowledge. They totally understood what my problem was, and yes it is a problem. He said many people dont...
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    454 starter only reaches part of the ring gear

    Thanks for that. That’s interesting. I didn’t know you can do that. Not sure how I’d be able to see it in the boat though. But given the wear patterns on both gears and the measurements I’ve taken, I’m certain it’s at least only getting half the gear at best. I appreciate you following along and...
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    454 starter only reaches part of the ring gear

    Ah gotcha. After research it seems I’m using the same ones you are.
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    454 starter only reaches part of the ring gear

    Sorry if I was vague. I have the SAE J1171 starter. The wear on my starter and ring gear is maybe 1/4 of an inch (half the gears). Its causing wear to the first half of the ring gear since its not contacting the whole thing. The only thing I found about this issue so far was on a hot rod forum...
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    454 starter only reaches part of the ring gear

    I never noticed this until my starter got weak and I went to change it, but the wear pattern on my ring gear and my starter gear shows it’s only engaging 3/16ths to maybe 1/4” of the ring gear which is causing excessive wear to the ring gear. I need a starter that will engage the entire gear but...
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