Info on new type starter

I know they will fit, but no where in the sales information does delco list any mechanical engines, there must be a reason for that.

 

I thought the bellhousing and flywheel was standard, the starter mounting on my 6-71 looks just the same as on these ISX engines. Both have SAE #3 flywheel housings.

 

The only thing I remember reading about it was that they were ok to use in anything up to/including 16ltr motors. I can't imagine a mech engine would be harder to crank than an elec one

 

Im sure you would have zero issues on your 855 Cody. These starters are great and seem to last a long time compared to the older single reduction ones. No more dam cores also.

 

I'm thinking the cranking speed would help that thing fire off real quick, but I think the 44MT might be better in the long run especially when it gets cold.

 

A starter that can spin a modern engine should be able to spin a lower compression mechanical pretty easy if think

 

It will spin it just as quick with less amperage draw. This will save your batts in the cold

 

Another trick to starting, I use to push the clutch in, so as to move the transmission spinning from the starter. In this way, it would spin the engine only without having to spin tranny also.

Auto trannies, no clue.

 

Pushing the clutch in puts stress on the thrust bearing in the engine, so either way you are wearing something. I only notice a difference when it is very cold and the transmission oil is thick.