M20D6607U Posted February 15, 2021 Report Posted February 15, 2021 Hi Group! I'm replacing the starter motor on My M20D and the B&C Specialty BC315-100-2 came highly recommended by the electrical shop. B&C said there may be some fit issues on the M20E but no notations for my model M20D. Has anyone ran into this. I had a Prestolite starter previously. Thanks Ron Quote
MooneyMitch Posted February 15, 2021 Report Posted February 15, 2021 Ron. I have no information on the B&C fitment issue. I installed the Skytec 149L on my D/C model. It fits fine and performs well. 1 Quote
markgrue Posted February 15, 2021 Report Posted February 15, 2021 I think the fit issue on the E is related to the different baffling. You should have no problem with the o-360. Get some of the silicone baffle material and close in around the starter. The hole will be too big from the Prestolite. It is best to seal it up snug. Just my opinion mind you. Mark 2 Quote
carusoam Posted February 16, 2021 Report Posted February 16, 2021 Ron, Make the decision for yourself.... https://bandc.com Is the preferred supplier for back-up alternators around here... Skytec has been used by dozens, hundreds(?) of MSers... B&C probably makes a really good starter... but, you may be leading the charge...(?) +1 for getting the seals correct... We have a seals guy that is familiar with this challenge... @ bee-gee PP thoughts only, stuff I read around here... Best regards, -a- 1 Quote
1964-M20E Posted February 16, 2021 Report Posted February 16, 2021 the 149l has extra mounting bosses that may need to be removed for fit. i had to do that on my F. 1 Quote
M20D6607U Posted February 16, 2021 Author Report Posted February 16, 2021 I greatly appreciate the help! I’m told by my electrical expert that the B&C starter is the only one made in the USA. They feature all metal gears (not plastic) and an Electro-mechanical pinion actuation (no bendix drive and weighs 10.2 drive. So I’m going with it and replacing the baffling as recommended here. The starter is buried in there and is not an easy replacement. Thank You for the feedback Have a great day Ron Quote
carusoam Posted February 16, 2021 Report Posted February 16, 2021 While in there... Look to see what you have for an alternator... might be a good time to check the logs for it’s age/hours... Two birds, one maintenance stone... Plastic gears in a starter? Must be there for a reason... shear protection...(?) Nylon gears in Mags are known to strip teeth... but that is an O3 ozone issue, along with a lot of heat... Looking forward to the pirep on the new starter... Best regards, -a- 1 Quote
markgrue Posted February 17, 2021 Report Posted February 17, 2021 Just thought I would mention this... My D has 122 teeth on the ring gear. Not sure about yours but might want to check that before you order the starter. Mark 1 Quote
DXB Posted February 18, 2021 Report Posted February 18, 2021 B&C fit my '68 C model with no problem. Supposedly the most durable starter around. 1 Quote
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