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401 in a 1987 Grand Wagoneer

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The 87 starter won't work with the 401.
The gear on the 87 starter is about .5" short of
engagement on the 401 flexplate.

Ron.
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Originally posted by amxron amxron wrote:

The 87 starter won't work with the 401.
The gear on the 87 starter is about .5" short of
engagement on the 401 flexplate.

Ron.
which is why I said to use the motorcraft starter....
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