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edcourter

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My 1986 Mercruiser 350 V-8 (260 0A400584) shows two starters for two flywheels (12 3/4 & 14 dia) in all the parts listings. Is there an easy way to check the dia? Is there a better method? I think this was also the year they changed the rear main. I would also like to ID the rear main. Thanks
 
Regardless of the year, the starter motor required (for a 153 tooth or a 168 tooth ring gear) will be defined by the attaching bolt pattern. I. E., staggered or straight across!

Suggestion:
Dont spend one dime on anything other than a HTGR/PMGR starter motor!


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edcourter said:
How do you tell which is which, some are only sold by flywheel size? & and are the mentioned starter motors better than Merc OEM?
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Ayuh,..... Feel the bolts on yer starter,..... Are they straight across, of staggered fore, 'n aft,..?? yer flywheel matches that pattern,.....

The new style starters Rick mentions are 1/2 the weight, 'n nearly twice the power,.....
You could probably buy a Merc branded one, but I wouldn't when aftermarket is 1/2 the price, 'n probably equal quality,....
I get mine from Conrel, through my local Napa,...

The block castin' number on the top of the aft block flange will tell ya whether it's a 2 pc. or 1 pc. seal,.....
 
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