In a message dated 12/2/04 5:18:15 PM Pacific Standard Time,
ryoung@navcomtech.com writes:
<< Takes a special version to work with the earlier ring gear, only difference
is the pinion gear on the starter. If memory serves the pre-50K TR2/3
version only has 9 teeth on the pinion, instead of the 10 found on the
pinion for the later TRactor motors. But obviously it's best to check with
the seller to be sure you're getting the right one. >>
In a message dated 12/2/04 5:18:15 PM Pacific Standard Time,
ryoung@navcomtech.com writes:
<< Takes a special version to work with the earlier ring gear, only difference
is the pinion gear on the starter. If memory serves the pre-50K TR2/3
version only has 9 teeth on the pinion, instead of the 10 found on the
pinion for the later TRactor motors. But obviously it's best to check with
the seller to be sure you're getting the right one.
>>
As I remember, during my gradual transition from the long starter to the
short starter (Lucas) back in the early 70s, I had to have the starter end
plate
flange (that fits in the block) turned off and also bigger bolt holes drilled
in the end plate. I would then jam some wood between the starter and the block
to force the starter out far enough to engage the slightly larger in diameter
TR-3 ring gear.
I would say about two-thirds of the time this setup would work, and about
one-third of the time the starter would jam, smoke, and not turn over the
engine.
One time I went into the Carousel at Nelson Ledges and threw a flaming paint
stick at the corner workers.
Also, the ring gear for the TR-3 flywheel was a press fit, not bolted on like
the TR-4 flywheels. It would frequently get knocked off of the flywheel,
causing another mess. These problems were finally solved when I installed a
TR-4
flywheel with a bolted on ring gear.
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