Jerry Hey wrote:

When I bought my engine there was a starter in the box which I
assumed
was a Mazda starter.   Turns out it is a Mitsobishi.   It is about
1/2"
smaller diameter than the Mazda and weighs 7.4 lb.   Anybody know
what
the Mazda starter weighs?   The starter gear matches the teeth on the
flex plate and it appears that it will engage fully.   If enough
weight
is saved using this starter  may be a good idea.      Jerry

J-Wind Designs
Motor Mount Plates,  Engine mounts
j-winddesigns@thegrid.net
831-385-0908

Looks like the standard 13B starter to me Jerry. There have been some

variations

over the years and the 93 and later is an entirely different animal.

Paul Lamar

All 2nd Gen RX7 starters (and maybe others) were made by Mitsubishi.
The
early (1986 only I think) starters were the heavier variety that were
about
1/2" larger diameter.

Tracy Crook
tcrook@rotaryaviation.com
www.rotaryaviation.com

Thanks Tracy,   That clears it up.   Jerry

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