Quick starter question

[miller92063]

Seem to be a few different opinions around here and the world with this question.

Does the number of teeth on a starter matter?

I have a 5.7 and the old starter had 9 teeth and the new one I got has 11. Guy swore to me it didn't matter. put it on, but haven't had the chance to try starting it yet.

Opinions?

 

[Another retired guy]

Re: Quick starter question

My opinion - if the new drive gear is the same diameter as the old, then the teeth will be closer together and will not mesh correctly with the flywheel ring gear.

 

[miller92063]

Re: Quick starter question

The 11 spline starter seems to be working fine.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Quick starter question

Seem to be a few different opinions around here and the world with this question.

Does the number of teeth on a starter matter?

I have a 5.7 and the old starter had 9 teeth and the new one I got has 11. Guy swore to me it didn't matter. put it on, but haven't had the chance to try starting it yet.

Opinions?

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