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74 stater bolt into a 79 motor?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Strider380, Apr 21, 2015.

  1. Apr 21, 2015
    Strider380

    Strider380 Can I have a zip tie?

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    I was looking up the part numbers for a 74 starter (DL3207) and a 79 starter (DL3209) at autozone. I have a 74 starter and want to put it in a friends 79 258 motor (he has no money and I have extra starters). I couldn't imagine what the difference is. The only thing I can see is the 74 starter weighs around 2 lbs more. Does anyone know what the difference is and if it would work?
     
    Strider380, Apr 21, 2015
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  2. Apr 21, 2015
    numbersix

    numbersix Newberg, Oregon

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    I don't see why not, someone else might chime in though. The part numbers for the ring gears match up so no issue there.
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2015
    4wealn

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    It should work, I have put a 98 TJ motor in mine and the TJ starter bolts went into the T15 tranny no problem
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2015
    Strider380

    Strider380 Can I have a zip tie?

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    It appears they changed in 77. not sure what changed tho. those are how the vehicle fitment is listed anyways.
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2015
    Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    It should bolt up. The drives are the same (9 tooth) and the 2 lb diff is probably due to one being a HD unit.
     
    Walt Couch, Apr 22, 2015
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