Al Gietzen wrote:

For those using Tracy's re-drive, and find a problem with the 6:00
starter position, here are some pics of another place to put using

the

existing mounting bolts - about a 9:30 position.

Ernesto Sanchez wrote:

Looks great Al!  Would you consider selling a template of the mod?

What

starter are you using?

OK; I took a look at it today, and there may be a simply shortcut.   For
the 86-88 Mazda manual trans starter that fits Tracy's adapter plate (I
think that's it), the bottom bolt hole is used with the mounting bolt at
9:00 o'clock position.  For the top bolt drill a new 10 mm hole in the
starter flange that is 15mm inboard from the original hole, and 2 mm off
the center of the reinforcing rib (back side of flange) toward the
solenoid. This will position the starter with the two mounting bolts.

 I had the hole cut into the plate accurately so the shoulder of the
starter housing could share the radial force of the gear with the
mounting bolts, but that is probably not necessary.  Cut a hole in the
adaptor plate big enough the accommodate the starter (same size as the
original hole in the adapter plate if you are modifying Tracy's).  Note
that the starter shaft bearing at the end is not quite concentric with
the required hole, but if you get it close a little strategic filing
will work wonders.

Hope this helps, and I take no responsibility whatever, and in no way
guarantee that this approach will work.  (That's short and to the point.
I got a 22 page booklet with my new digital camera filled with safety
precautions and disclaimers.  Hello! It's just a camera, for Ch____'s
sake)

Al

 
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