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

Jerry,
I have 2 different starters for the rotary.   The weights are:
7 lb 13 oz
8 lb 11 oz

These were weighed on UPS scales.

Ken Powell

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