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Offline bjsatdelta

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Interchangeable auto starter
« on: June 17, 2018, 09:19:47 AM »
I have a top mount starter on my 1983 Volante (indmar  ford 351 engine)
I would like to Chang the starter to an auto starter
What would I ask for at the auto parts store cross reference an auto model ?
Thx Brian

Offline backfoot100

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Re: Interchangeable auto starter
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2018, 06:18:19 PM »
You don't want to do that. Starters, carbs, fuel pumps and distributors are marine specific. They're all specifically designed with added features that prevents boats from going boom.
When people run down to the lake to see what is making that noise, you've succeeded.

Offline RichV

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Re: Interchangeable auto starter
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2018, 09:19:36 PM »
You can easily get an inexpensive marine specific starter from a variety of internet sources, if low cost is your goal.