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Still running through 12V starter options for my 26th series 288ci I8 Clipper. There's a seller on eBay making starters with indexable flanges/noses for 55th and 56th series cars, and I'm wondering if the 26th series uses the same mounting flange, gear pitch, throw, etc. The starter assembly and case part numbers listed in the literature section do not match between 26th, 55th, and 56th series, which is a bad start. But I'm hoping the gents at Kanter, or someone else familiar with multiple series, can confirm similarities or differences between the starter flanges, gears, and rings. I have good measurement of the 26th series flange and nose, and can get them for the gear teeth and throw if needed for comparison.

Update: Ross has answered this question in another thread. Mods, feel free to delete this thread.

In general, mos straight 8 and 6cylinder starters 35-54 are very similar (Except 35-39 Full Classics) The flywheel ring gear is the same part #. 55th and 56th series are V-8's which are not compatible with with earlier straight 6 and 8 engines

Suggest getting your starter converted to 12V