M-38/M38A-1 Starter Question

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M-38/M38A-1 Starter Question

Post by bazookajoe » Tue Jun 27, 2017 5:23 pm

Is a starter for an M38 interchangeable with the M38A-1?


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Re: M-38/M38A-1 Starter Question

Post by Radtech » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:05 am

Yes if you have the late issue M38 starter with the "bull nose" that goes into the bell housing.

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Re: M-38/M38A-1 Starter Question

Post by Kendall » Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:06 am

The later (closed nose) starters for the M38 and the same as the starters for the M38A1.
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Re: M-38/M38A-1 Starter Question

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Jun 28, 2017 8:56 am

Early Starter requires early M-38 Clutch Housing and 124 Tooth Ring gear.
Later uses different clutch housing with 129 Tooth Ring Gear.
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