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Subject: [TR] TR3 engines
From: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:34:02 -0700
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> My 1961 Morgan Plus 4 has a TR3 engine.  The engine number is 
> 8197.  Does
> anyone know which gear reduction starter it takes, the early 
> TR3 one or the
> later one?

How many times has the flywheel been changed ?

By 61, it almost certainly had the late starter originally; but it's not at
all unusual to find that someone converted at some point; intentionally or
not.  Back in the 70's, everyone _knew_ "They're all the same".

So, as Bob wrote, I would insist on checking which flywheel is installed.

BTW, the gear-drive starters are the same except for the gear; and changing
the gear is not that difficult.  So if you do get the wrong one, you may be
able to buy the gear and swap it over.

-- Randall  

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