Mercruiser 140HP starter, go to small gear reduction?

I need a new starter for my 73 140HP (S/N 2913009) and was thinking of putting on a smaller gear reduction starter, similar to the ones used on the newer 3.0's. Does anyone have anything good or bad to say about swapping to the smaller starter?

This is the one I'm thinking of getting, compatible as a swap to the older 140 starters.

http://www.db-starter-alternator.com/Items/sdr0272%20with%20long-short%20mounting%20bolts?sck=21696273&caSKU=sdr0272%20with%20long-short%20mounting%20bolts&caTitle=NEW%20MERCRUISER%20OMC%20STARTER%203.0%20Long-Short%20Mount%20SDR0272

I don't know how the heck I did it, but when I was putting the nut on the start lug of the solenoid it just spun, and spun and spun, stripped it out, didn't even get tight,,, Grrrr. I figure since I need to buy a $30 solenoid I might as well replace the whole starter,,, and while I'm at it get a smaller gear reduction style.

Last thing, does anyone have a pic of the bracket that attaches to the back of the starter, so I can fab one up, I doubt it comes with the starter.

Thanks, Dan

Re: Mercruiser 140HP starter, go to small gear reduction?

They have more torque using less power and take up less room.
Only way to go now~em~days.

Re: Mercruiser 140HP starter, go to small gear reduction?

And they are easier to install because of less weight-important when you are holding starter and trying to get a bolt started-with the same hand. 'nutcase

Re: Mercruiser 140HP starter, go to small gear reduction?

I am going to order this one but i would like someone to confirm that this is it. I have a dixie s-1274 and that cross ref to Mercury Marine 50-32703, 50-59799, 50-69863A1, 50-69864A1, 50-76965A4, 50-79821A2, 50-79822A1, 50-79822A2, 50-99417A2, 50-99419A3

So i think im ok here.

Re: Mercruiser 140HP starter, go to small gear reduction?

wroberts840 said:

I am going to order this one but i would like someone to confirm that this is it. I have a dixie s-1274 and that cross ref to Mercury Marine 50-32703, 50-59799, 50-69863A1, 50-69864A1, 50-76965A4, 50-79821A2, 50-79822A1, 50-79822A2, 50-99417A2, 50-99419A3

So i think im ok here.

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Ayuh,... This is an OLD thread,... The link don't even work anymore...
Post your own thread with your Info...
We don't care about what boat it's in,... What's the Motor/ Drive,..??

Re: Mercruiser 140HP starter, go to small gear reduction?

sorry wrong thread