ford fe starter index question

[RICK LAKE]

wrench87 It's your car. 50% is not enough. If I had a camera that could down load a picture I would show you the 50% theory. When have you every seen 50% contact of anything and thought that it was ok?? CVR is in the bussiness to sell starters and parts. Over time the starter will start to wear out the 50% of the teeth and you will see a pattern on the flywheel teeth. Could you ask CVR tech guy this. Is this a direct bolt in for your car, not say motor. Here's the thing 90% of car that came with 4 speds or more, DON'T have block protectors. Only aftermarket bell housing like QT and Lake wood. Like I said if you cut out the block plate where the starter is you will see about a 90% contact of teeth to teeth. This is what you want. It is going to last longer and have a correct wear pattern?? 30+ years of mechanic has shoiwn me alot of poor installation problems that the companies say is normal. Good luck Rick L. Ps if you run MSD you might want to keep a bag in the trunk with basic tools, cap, rotor, coil, and module for break down on the side of the road too.