1994 2050 Capri 4.3L starter-gctid821026

[reefer]

I have a 1994 Capri 2050 4.3L/Weber 4bbl that the starter has gone bad on. Vendors list starters with a 3 1/4" and 2 7/8" end cap model- is there any way to tell the difference without pulling the starter? Also part # 50-863007A1 seems to replace both...will this starter work in either case?

Thanks, Gerry

[Chief_Alen]

Welcome Aboard !

You can't get the numbers off the starter ?

What i would do.

1- Disconnect the battery .

2- Yank the starter.

3- Read the numbers off the starter.

4- Look on ebay for www.dbelectrical.com/ or just click on the link i provided.

5- Order starter .

6- Install starter .

7- Go boating.

[reefer]

Thanks!

This is the first I/O for me and I have another question...the current starter is the original one- how prone are these bolts to breakage on removal? I have changed numerous starters on vehicles in the past and never had an issue. Any suggestions before I dive in is more than welcome!

Edit: I just loosened the bolts no problem, waiting for another set of hands now.

[Chief_Alen]

There a grey coating on the threads ?

Marine never seize .

[Ruffryder]

60$ DB electric starter I put in my 4.3 only lasted 2 WEEKS :angry:

[reefer]

Mission accomplished!

She turns over great now and the install took about 1/2 hr. I used a new Mercruiser 50-863007A1 as the replacement starter and I also used new bolts.

[Chief_Alen]

your happy im happy.