"Rosine, Steve - NV" wrote:

Quite a while ago, a builder reported on a small starter available from
a surplus outlet, that he believed would work for the Mazda.  That
builder never posted any confirmation that this starter would work.

In a weight reduction effort, I have replaced the 11 lb. Mazda starter
with this 7lb. unit, and I am happy to report that it starts the engine
just fine.   The bolt pattern is not the same however, and I needed to
drill new mounting holes in my PSRU back plate.  The starter also had to
be mounted on the back side of its bolt hole 'ears' instead of the face
for the pinion gear to mesh with the flex plate.

The cost for this 4lb. Weight loss was $19, and half hour to fit.  The
starter is made by Nippon Denso and is available from Surpluscenter.com
--- 12 VDC NIPPONDENSO 028000 STARTER  Item# 10-1386.  They appear to
have 47 in stock.

Steve Rosine

 
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