Starter 9 Tooth

[Drum]

MerCruiser 5.0 EFI. Does anyone know if an 11 tooth starter will work in the place of a 9 tooth?

 

[bondo]

Ayuh,..... If the bolt pattern is Right,.... it'll work,....

 

[Drum]

Ayuh,..... If the bolt pattern is Right,.... it'll work,....

I don’t understand how adding more teeth on a gear can match the teeth on the flywheel. Would the spacing not be different?

 

[Bt Doctur]

straight across or staggered bolts?

 

[Drum]

straight across or staggered bolts?

Staggered

 

[Drum]

Staggered