SAASE: 39MT OEM starter selection page
This is a link to the exact starter that I bought, $230. I picked it up since he was semi local to me. I just finished putting it in this evening. I discovered what caused my old starter to crap out....The push button start switch stayed stuck in the start position, causing the starter to be completely engaged for about 15 miles of highway speeds. So I rewired a new LED switch in that lights when the starter is engaged, looks neat and is a good safeguard in case for any reason the starter stays powered. I'll try and get some pics over the weekend.
Yes, the original starter is a direct drive unit that will draw more amps when cranking. A gear reduction starter takes less draw to turn over the motor, so in theory it is easier on the batteries.
Oh, I had to drill the 3 mounting holes out to 5/8" since the 12 tooth starter only came with 1/2" mounting hole, but no big deal. And the new starter was about half the weight of the original, so it was a lot easier to lift it into place
YAY....
It feels good to be driving
Bob again.