Larry,
When I did my conversion, I began with a GM starter. Like an idiot, I
skipped the rebuilding step before installing it, and the solenoid failed
before I even got the car started. When I tried to remove the starter from
the installed engine, I didn't have enough room to drop it out, and I ended
up dismantling it in place and removing it piece by piece. Not a fun job at
all. I've got the non-A/C Glen Towery motor mounts, and I'm sure there must
have been an easier way to have gotten it out, I just didn't figure it out.
Armed with that experience, I bit the bullet and bought a gear reduction
starter from TS and have been very happy with it's installation and
performance. I must have gotten one that didn't need the shims / spacers
because I didn't know it was needed and mine has worked fine.
I'm using a Rover 3.5 engine with the block hugger headers. I have a small
aluminum shield that bolts on to the motor mount and protects the front of
the starter from downpipe heat.
Cheers,
Rick
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