There is no 'adjustment' as such but either the flywheel ring-gear or
starter pinion could be damaged.
By 'later type' I assume you mean pre-engaged. The earlier type has a
'inertia' type pinion which means it is thrown into engagement with the
ring-gear after the starter has begun turning. The later type has the
pinion slid into engagement with the ring-gear by the solenoid *before* the
starter begins turning which makes for a quieter and less wearing life - for
it and you.
Dunno about fitting later starter to earlier engine, but if you listen to
someone elses and their's doesn't do it, then get yours fixed!
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: wcameyer <wcameyer@email.msn.com>
To: The MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 7:54 PM
Subject: Starter confusion
> The old-type starter on my '67 goes in with a horrible bang. Is there
some
> adjusting that has to be done?
> Can I use the later type?
> What is the functional difference between the two?
>
> Bill
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