starter/flywheel application bolt holes different

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Scott S

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I am replacing the 350 in a boat with a omc 800 outdrive a 1986. The rebuilt engine has a 2 pc rear main seal and appeared indentical to the old one except for the starter mounting bolt holes. The old block had the inline holes where as the replacement has staggered holes. Can i just switch to the staggered starter or will I have to make a flywheel change also? :confused:
 
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Re: starter/flywheel application bolt holes different

Just change the starter, check engagement before installing engine! should be the same.
 
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Re: starter/flywheel application bolt holes different

I'm pretty sure that's all you need do, replace with a staggared bolt starter...
 
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Re: starter/flywheel application bolt holes different

I Think you'll find the Straight Accross bolts are for the 12" Flywheel......<br />And the Stagger Pattern bolts are for the 14" Flywheel...........
 
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Re: starter/flywheel application bolt holes different

Just wanted to let you know Bondo was right,there are different flywheels,12"&14" for the different blocks. You must change it for the starter to engage at all. Thanks!
 
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