11-23-2015, 07:30 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Chandler,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Cobra RT3, Roush 427R Crate Engine, Tremec 6-Speed Transmission
Posts: 79
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David Gagnard's post on 5/22/15 was a life-saver for me. The Powermaster Mastertorque starter that came with the Roush 427R (550 HP) engine failed after only 900 original miles. One of the two screws that fastened the face plate to the starter motor stripped upon starting the engine. This caused the motor to shift such that the starter gear would not engage with the flywheel ring gear. As a retired design engineer, I plan to review this failure with Powermaster along with the fact that Powermaster has no distributor in the Phoenix, AZ area--the sixth largest city in the US. I would have to order on-line.
So, I purchased an Ultima Select 32281 starter from my local O'Reilly Auto Parts Store and installed it in just a few minutes. Works great, has nearly the same performance ratings as the Powermaster, and my Backdraft Cobra is back on the road. Thanks David.
Phil
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