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Title: Gear reduction starter...need a pic
Post by: TurboFource on Thursday,August 18, 2022, 05:54:50 PM

Does anyone have the gear reduction starter from RD Ent on their Twin Cam?

Can you post a pic of it mounted (possibly with a tape measure going from the block out right above it)? The stock starter solenoid is in my way for turbo exhaust plumbing....


Thanks!!!

Title: Re: Gear reduction starter...need a pic
Post by: Grumblebuns on Thursday,August 18, 2022, 07:04:13 PM

Not sure if this will help. I no longer have the TCS but the starter was from RD Ent.

Joji Tokumoto

Title: Re: Gear reduction starter...need a pic
Post by: BDA on Thursday,August 18, 2022, 07:20:19 PM

I have a Tilton Super Starter that I got from Dave Bean decades ago now. I think it is shorter than the stock starter. You might want to give Ken at Dave Bean a call and see if they still sell those or if their starters are shorter than the stock starters.

Title: Re: Gear reduction starter...need a pic
Post by: TurboFource on Saturday,August 20, 2022, 05:31:14 AM

Thanks for the pic Joji. Is there a fitment issue as indicated in your pic?

Title: Re: Gear reduction starter...need a pic
Post by: Grumblebuns on Saturday,August 20, 2022, 06:26:55 AM

No fitment issues with the starter. Its just a bit of a concern having the power cable so close to the engine. Obviously there is zero chance of contact with the starter bolted tight but just the thought of a tool jamming itself in there wearing through the plastic cover. I don't recall if I was ale to clock the starter in the opposite direction. I'm still a worry wort. 

Title: Re: Gear reduction starter...need a pic
Post by: TurboFource on Saturday,August 20, 2022, 06:40:49 AM

Thanks Joji