Date:         Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:34:20 -0700
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From:         Alex MeVay <alex@MEVAY.ORG>
Subject:      Re: starting problem
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Hi All,

This was for an I-4 swap with the diesel bell housing.  Two big M12
bolts go through starter, then bell housing, and into the block and
are among the 7 that hold the engine and transmission together..  No
change to any holes; I ground away a small amount of the casting to
get a socket to fit.  There seemed to be enough aluminum there that I
don't think it will cause an issue long term.

The casting itself  was indistinguishable from the Bosch it replaced,
but the holes were clearly in a different spot and not lined up with
features on the casting.  I posted a few photos with an Amazon review,
which you should be able to see when it gets through moderation.

(Dennis, I didn't mean to imply in any way that you steered me wrong;
I'm always grateful for the knowledge you share.  I wanted to add
another point of reference for any others weighing this option versus
a remanufactured Bosch.)

Alex