starter swap didn't work

[fsmyth]

After reading about it and being assured that it would work,
I swapped out the direct drive starter with one off a Cummins.
Just spins - never engages. Tested on the floor before install -
bendix moves out. Enough? Dunno. It is a used starter
(history unknown).

 

[fsmyth]

Looking at the pictures, it looks like the pinion throw is about the same.
And the reduction starters (Mean Green, etc.) look very similar to the
Cummins starter.
Is there a difference in pinion depth on a '91 automatic?

 

[riotwarrior]

After reading about it and being assured that it would work,
I swapped out the direct drive starter with one off a Cummins.
Just spins - never engages. Tested on the floor before install -
bendix moves out. Enough? Dunno. It is a used starter
(history unknown).

Looking at the pictures, it looks like the pinion throw is about the same.
And the reduction starters (Mean Green, etc.) look very similar to the
Cummins starter.
Is there a difference in pinion depth on a '91 automatic?

Who said cummins would fit???

There have been some specific threads re starters...there is a DB Electrical 2 bolt that fits..

Best be showin what you mean and digging up some of these threads for info

 

[79jasper]

It was a recent starter thread. A few people said they'd bolt up and work.

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[fsmyth]

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1353583-a-cummins-starter-works-i-didnt-know-that.html