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Thanks. If you can think of any application with a more extended 9 tooth pinion, that would be a big plus. Like to explore more options if there are some. Hopefully more info will also come on the Jaguar possibility. A nice thing about Ford motors is they are plentiful and fairly inexpensive.

Since this is Craig's project and window that gave up, he might have some thoughts -- although I think the universal kit was the immediate choice. That might actually turn out easier.

To change just the motor as I see it, the Packard regulator has a riveted box like affair supporting the motor and enclosing the pinion so anything flush is going to require some work. The box on the regulators I have can be removed fairly easily to get the pinion closer so maybe not a big deal. Depends on whether all regulators are the same construction though.

Adapter plate to provide motor mounting holes looks simple using the empty rivet holes to attach to regulator. There is a space under the regulator body it might fit nicely. Issue could be it drops the motor body down an inch or so. Whether that would have clearance issues in the door is the question.

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Just curious if there was any progress to report on your project.