[Tigers] Starter Ring gear problem

[Ed Esslinger]

I have a friend who had to replace the starter ring gear on his 260 Tiger.

He couldn't locate a 160 tooth gear, so his mechanic replaced it with a 162 
tooth gear. He's tried 6 or 8 starters and can't find one that will work 
with the new ring gear. Should he have used a 157 tooth gear as a substitute 
for the unavailable 160 tooth gear? Any suggestions?? Thanks  Ed