[TR] Hi-torq starter

[Tom Fansher]

Glad I started something and learned something,too. Once again, thanks to the list
Tom

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> On Apr 20, 2019, at 3:49 PM, Randall <TR3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> Kinda does matter; the early press-on ring gear is larger diameter than the
> later bolt-on.  And since the starter mounts in the same place, the pinion
> gear needs to change to keep the right clearance with the larger or smaller
> ring gear.
> 
> The change came when they switched original starter styles; the early
> starter had a smaller shaft that was supported at both ends.  The later
> starter only supports the shaft at one end and in the middle, the drive
> hangs out in space.  So it needed a much beefier shaft, and the gear got
> larger to fit on the larger shaft.  Etc, etc.
> 
> -- Randall 
> 56 TR3 TS13571L once and future daily driver
> 71 Stag LE1473 - awaiting engine rebuild
> 71-2-3 Stag - awaiting gearbox rebuild 
> 
>> It's my understanding that it doesn't matter. 
>