Flywheel

Fun Times said:

You will need to find out what GM Engine Code you have, WT or WB. Read page 1 then see page 3.

http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Bullet/95/95_05.pdf

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joenapier said:

Before I stand on my head and count teeth, anyone tell me the size of my flywheel - 14" or 12.75"?

1985 Merc 260
Century Arabian

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Bond-o said:

Ayuh,... The Starter is held on by 2 bolts, straight up from below,...

Reach under, 'n feel 'em,...
Straight across bolts is the 12" wheel, 'n the staggered bolts are the 14" flywheel...

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joenapier said:

Here is the starter that was swamped with seawater. The bolt heads are staggered, but the mating surfaces are on plane. From your advice, this is for a 14" flywheel then.

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Here is my problem looking at the starter only - I know this is not original to the boat. Plus, this is an automotive starter.

Bond-o, if it was NOT the correct one, would it have worked OK? There were no shims or anything when I removed it.

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Bond-o said:

Ayuh,.... There's 'bout 2" difference 'tween the staggered pattern, 'n straight... 1 can never work, where the other was...

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