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pegleg
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Paul, Yes, gear reduction, higher motor speed.
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Outlaw56
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When you go to replace one, I know which one Id rather install or remove.
Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's
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charliemccraney
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They can be clocked for more clearance which could be necessary for some applications. And, in my experience, they last where rebuilds do not.
As far as the high torque, I don't know the precise reason but just as a modern, much smaller v6 can produce more power than most older v8s, the more modern starter has more power than the starters of 1950s vintage. The replacement for displacement, or bulky old starters, is technology.
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PF Arcand
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A further head scratcher re these so called "high torque" mini starters? They are much smaller than original types of starters..so, how is it they supposedly have higher torque? Do they use a gear reduction setup or what supposedly makes them better, other than their smaller size?
Paul
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pegleg
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Paul, They do engage from the "wrong" side. I thought about reversing the ring gear but was told it wasn't necessary. So far it has not been (8 years).
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PF Arcand
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The subject of mini starters has come up before. I don't recall some of the details..but a question occurs to me. Do these starters engage from the front or the back? Originals engage from the back & the stop tabs are on the flywheels accordingly. Related to my question is the fact that "early" F.E. starters will also apparently work on Y-Blocks.. but, post 1964 ones engage from the front & this has apparently resulted in the odd case, of ring gears being driven off the flywheel.. not a minor inconvenience! Just food for thought.
Paul
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charliemccraney
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No gasket. My truck hasn't had one since I've owned it.
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Outlaw56
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Thanks Charlie, did you use the stock gasket in between the starter and bell or just bolt er on n go?
Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's
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charliemccraney
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I probably have 20k miles on one on a year round daily driver and no problems.
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Outlaw56
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Thanks Pegleg, When the gasket is installed, it does want to put the starter in a bit of a bind so maybe better off not to go there anyway. This truck is only a daily driver (minmum usage) throughout the summer months, then she gets put up for the winter.
Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's
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