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Date:         Thu, 2 Feb 2017 17:06:45 -0800
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Gowesty reduction starter user input please
Comments: To: Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@gmail.com>
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Thanks Michael. That is what I ended up doing. Spins great! The off shore starter also needed to have material removed to accomodate the lower fastener that replaces the OEM stud.

Neil.

On Thursday, February 2, 2017, Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@gmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','michaelmcswain@gmail.com');>> wrote:

I got the adapter and an off brand gear reduction starter and so far so > good. It's probably been in for 6 months or so. > > On Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 12:30 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks the tips and input Richard. >> >> I have a round and flat file. My only real concern doing this >> repair "in the field" is snapping the starter mount stud at clutch >> housing; >> AFAIK, it needs to be removed for installation of starter adaptor plate. >> >> Neil. >> >

-- Neil n

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