cant find new merc 200hp starter

BIGKASH

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Jan 12, 2003
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the only ones are avaiable is the 8 tooth and i have a 9 tooth, can the bendix and gear be swapped ?..ie take the 9 tooth and put it on a new 8 tooth starter...<br /><br />my motor serial # is<br />6158743 model 1200642 and call for a part<br />#of50-86976 for the starter...
 

steelespike

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Re: cant find new merc 200hp starter

Have you tried to fit the 8 tooth? They may have gone to the 8 tooth to give the starter a little more power.They may have allowed for the slight difference in drive size.
 
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