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steelcomp
08-25-2006, 10:44 PM
I'm in need of a top mount (rear mount) starter bracket...the one like MPD makes to mount a reverse rotation IMI starter to a regular rear motor plate. MPD's are on back order, and I'd really like to get one ASAP so I can go to the PT3/ CP regatta next weekend. My boat's done...ready to get wet...just need a starter adapter. If you have one, I can replace it as soon as MPD gets their next shipment, or just buy it outright.
Thakns in advance.
sleekcrafter
08-26-2006, 03:13 AM
Steele is it anything like Lightning has on thiers? Just an Idea.
Sleek
steelcomp
08-26-2006, 08:43 AM
Steele is it anything like Lightning has on thiers? Just an Idea.
Sleek
Talked to them. They want to sell me a whole new rear plate w/ the mount installed...which they're out of.
Thanks
steelcomp
08-27-2006, 07:53 AM
Bttt
PC Rat
08-28-2006, 04:33 PM
steel,
Is there a photo of the mount you are talking about somewhere on the MPD site?
Brian
superdave013
08-28-2006, 04:41 PM
RB Perfrmance in Parker can fix you up.
565edge
08-28-2006, 04:48 PM
I had nothing but problems with those top mount starters.I had a tilton and it would break the pinion off every to weeks.Tilton would bone me for pinion.It was in a 500" 13:1 chevy.The pinion is very long and would flex and snap.I guess it depends on how much static compresion you have.I would stay away.... :crossx: .I could not put a regular starter on that block because some knuckle head machined the outside starter hole off the block.I found that out whan I finished the build.So I sold that motor and built my 565.
steelcomp
08-28-2006, 08:29 PM
RB Perfrmance in Parker can fix you up.Thanks Dave.
Alan, I'm using an IMI starter. I don't have room down below for a conventional starter...have no choice.
steelcomp
08-28-2006, 08:33 PM
steel,
Is there a photo of the mount you are talking about somewhere on the MPD site?
BrianNot that I'm aware of
PC Rat
08-29-2006, 04:31 PM
Is this what you're looking for?
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3256Top_Mount_Starter_Post.JPG
steelcomp
08-29-2006, 05:01 PM
That's the basic idea...but I'm not looking any more. Thanks, Jack, @ MPD for coming through for me. I should be good to go for the weekend. :D
Thanks Brian, and anyone else who tried to help.
PC Rat
08-29-2006, 05:18 PM
steel,
If you have the time, snap a picture of the mount when you get it. I'm just curious to see what else is out there.
Brian