Will all First gen manual RX7 starters interchange with each other through the year? Example: will a 80 starter fit a 85? Thanks for the help.

 

yes they will

 

My understanding is the starter is the same from 79-81 or 82 only. You can check part numbers against each other by downloading the factory parts manuals as Adobe PDF files on the mazdaformance.com site under RX7/parts diagrams. Its free and so is the viewing software.
Stu Aull
80 GS
Alaska

 

I thought there is a difference in the number of Teeth on the Starter Gear and the Flywheel in some of the later FB's?
Something like 8 Versus 10 Teeth on the Starter Gear.
I could be wrong, but that's why we are all here.
sgieldon
steve

 

its the same the only difference is some of the newer ones have no threads in both of the holes. i put an 86 starter on my 84.