Starter recommendation

[MN_flyer1]

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I sure like my Hartzel . Did not have to modify the oil cooler mounts and the cable bolted right up.

[chrisg]

Does anyone know the weight of the original Delco-Remy starter (1109657)? Just wondering what the weight savings would be by replacing with one of the inline models (about 9.5 lbs).

[MN_flyer1]

According to my W&B document I weighed it at 17.2lb

Delco Starter 1109657 -17.2 -43 739.6 Removed 2/9/2013
Hartzell Starter ERZ-8012 9.5 -43 -408.5 Added 2/9/2013

[chrisg]

Thanks! That's a pretty good weight savings.

[Pacer 24C]

I have both SkyTec models - highly recommend the "NL" 122 or 149 which ever fits your starter ring gear.

[Kelliots]

From what I read, the Hartzell pulls fewer amps and spins slower to match the OEM starter. I still haven't decided which one I'm getting.......the old Delco is a boat anchor that I'd like to replace but spending $400 is hard for me to do....

Kelliots '61 Colt

[mzaviation]

Anybody have the specs for the old Delco Remy 1109657?

[Steve Pierce]

Anybody have the specs for the old Delco Remy 1109657?

I couldn't find the thread but years ago I put a DC amp meter clamp on the starter cable and found that the old Delco starters drew almost twice as many amps as the newer starters.