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Old 08-06-2013, 07:57 PM
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I have a Gen VI big block that was not originally intended for a Mercruiser application and the ring gear on the flywheel is mounted toward the front of the flywheel- I assume for a front mounted starter. I'm now using it with a bellhousing that has a rear mounted starter. I guess this is going to be a problem ? Will a rear mounted starter engage properly with a ring gear mounted towards the front of the flywheel? I believe this was original intended to be used in a Volvo powered boat if that helps. Thanks
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Old 08-06-2013, 08:04 PM
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you have 2 choices take the current flywheel to a machine shop and have the the opposite side cut for a ring if it isnt already ,then swap the ring gear to the other side .or i have 1 for sale in the swap shop gen 6 setup for a bellhousing type starter
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Old 08-06-2013, 10:09 PM
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I'll need two of them. I have to figure out if it'd be cheaper to buy new ones and have them balanced or pay the labor to have the gear moved.
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