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Are FC and FD starters interchangable?

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Old 02-28-04, 02:17 AM
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Are FC and FD starters interchangable?

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Here are some pics I grabbed off of Ebay. On the left are FD starters, on the right are FC starters. I can't see a reason why one wouldn't interchange with the other. Yet apparently they are listed in parts books as seperate parts. Can anyone shed light on this subject?

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AFAIK, a starter from the mid 70s will bolt up to the latest rx7, but maybe there are differences such as power output.
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Look at the opening near the starter gear. See how the FD starter has the bubble just before it opens up and the FC starter doesn't? That might make a difference if it would work or not. I have never tried it, but I don't think I would take my chances. If it doesn't then you have an extra paper weight/bookend. Just my .02

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I just noticed that the solenoid is in a completely different pos, most likely it will bump into something.
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