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Are the PMGR starter bolts something I should be able to get from a local automotive store? Any particular brand? Would you perhaps to have a part number or link?
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The starter that came on the boat was an aftermarket Arco and don't know if they installed it with original bolts or bolts that came with the Arco. Arco website says they ship the starter with new bolts. The starter I bought was a rebuilt Delco that is suppose to be OEM. Both starter are PMGR...
Thanks for the responses, I have GM OEM bolts coming tomorrow. I’ll compare them to the ones currently installed. Hope to get the new starter and new bolts installed on Saturday. I’m going to do my best to get my torque wrench in there and get 35 ft lbs on the bolts.
I have searched this forum and found many discussions on this topic and would like some input on my issue with starter/ring gear grinding.
1999 Four Winns Horizon 180
Engine: Volvo Penta 4.3l Block type 432BPBYC
Correct me if I wrong but the 432BPBYC would be a 1998 production year.
Bought the...
Did you ever get this resolved? Would like to hear how things turned out. Is the starter bolt hole washed out where the knurled part of the bolt makes contact inside the block?
