A couple of reasons - first the stock AMC starter is a little marginal in torque
and when you have a 401 (especially with high compression) the stock starter is
barely adequate. Next advantage - a small starter is a few pounds lighter
(whoopee), but the big advantage is ease of assembly in some chassis when you
have headers. I don't know the Bricklin specifically, but on my Rambler (with a
stock starter) it all fits when assembled, but you can't assemble it. Putting it
together involves supporting the engine, taking off the steering & sway bar,
dropping the main cross member, a lot of swearing, and a broken watch (and this
is the easy way). With a small starter a 4 hour job becomes a 1/2 hour job. I
will never again use a stock starter on an AMC.
Ken
Jim Pivirotto wrote:
> Just curious, why is a smaller starter needed on the AMC motor? Pugs # 756
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