starter

[Ian Rogers]

So I went out and tried to start the old 40 but the starter would not engage with the flywheel. It was spinning. So I took it out the starter cleaned the nose of it put a little oil on it. I got it back working. Here what I wanted to know, I would like to put a gear reduction starter in there I wanted to know what years will fit. I have a 63’ motor. Would a starter from a 3fe fit? Or should I go with something from a mid 1980’s fj60?

thanks
ian rogers

 

[rcb]

i have a 73 fj40 and replaced the stock starter with a gear reduction starter for an 83. i got it at Napa for around 140, thats including core charge. made a world of difference and bolt right up. and half the size of that old boat anchor

 

[65swb45]

Ian, guess what?

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3450829#post3450829

 

[IDave]

Unless the teeth are worn out, brushes are worn, or it's just plain broken, I haven't ever had a problem with the stock starters in my 40 series. I mean, they always start right up. What, other than availability, is the desirability for a gear reduction starter on an F or 2F engine?