Flywheel stop position?

[ajinid]

I have a 1996 Ford 351/volvo penta. I am in the process of replacing the starter. There is one missing tooth on the ring gear. I've read that the fly wheel will stop in 1 of the same 3-4 positions every time. If this is true, is there a way to install the starter so the missing tooth does not stop in the starter position? (Are the flyweel stop positions all 90 degrees apart?)

 

[cr2k]

Re: Flywheel stop position?

No, the starter goes where the starter goes.
If replacing the ring gear is not an option, you can carry a breaker bar with the right socket and bar the engine past the bad spot when it hits there.

 

[ajinid]

Re: Flywheel stop position?

What if I turn the flywheel past the missing tooth before installing the starter? Will this prevent the flywheel from stopping at the missing tooth?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Flywheel stop position?

What if I turn the flywheel past the missing tooth before installing the starter? Will this prevent the flywheel from stopping at the missing tooth?

Ayuh,... Only til the Next time you start it....

Replace the Ring Gear,+ be done with it...