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

"Mitsobishi" is stamped on the housing.     I would still like to
compare the weights.

Jerry

Mazda bought out a lot of things. The ignition modules are Mitsubishi
too.
The auto tx was made by Toyota and Ford.
They are pretty much the same Jerry as all the other pre 93 as I
recall.
I have two different kinds when I go to the hangar I will check.

Paul Lamar

Thanks,   I am particularly interested in the diameters and the
weights.  This starter is about .5 inches smaller o.d. than the hole I
bored for it in the MMP. Hole bored per Tracy's  plans.   The diameter
of my starter is 2.38" on the flywheel side of the flange.  The hole is
2.67 or there-a-bouts.    ......Jerry

Just make an adapter sleeve on the lathe Jerry. Glue it in. Once the
bolts
are on there it is not going anywhere.

Paul Lamar

If this starter provides real weight savings, then others might be
interested.   If it doesn't then I will trade it in for a stock Mazda
starter.  If it is a stock Mazda starter, then they come in various
sizes and will have to be taken into account before cutting the MMP.  I
would just like to know what I am dealing with.    You are right, this
one can be made to fit with an adaptor.   Jerry

See Tracy previous message. Sounds like you have the most common starter.

Paul Lamar
 
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