What sae starter for MCI

MC8Mike · May 15, 2015, 10:10:33 AM

I'm thinking of going to a MT39 starter but don't know what sae starter the MC-8 takes. I did a search and didn't find anything on the topic, lots of flywheel housing discussion but nothing on starters. In looking for a starter I find sae#1 and sae#3 listed for the MT39, anyone know which one is correct, thanks, Mike.

Frank @ TX · May 15, 2015, 11:01:39 AM

Hi Mike.
You might get more accurate answers if you would say which engine you want to start.
Frank

MC8Mike · May 15, 2015, 11:34:00 AM

I have a 8v92 but the same starter that was cranking the old 8v71 is cranking the 92 currently. I thought it might be a good idea to carry a spare when the 42mt fails. Thanks, Mike.

eagle19952 · May 15, 2015, 11:43:21 AM

Quote from: MC8Mike on May 15, 2015, 10:10:33 AM
I'm thinking of going to a MT39 starter but don't know what sae starter the MC-8 takes. I did a search and didn't find anything on the topic, lots of flywheel housing discussion but nothing on starters. In looking for a starter I find sae#1 and sae#3 listed for the MT39, anyone know which one is correct, thanks, Mike.

Regarding the MT39 starter...iIRC the starter mounting flange fits both SAE 1 and SAE 3 bell housings.. the clocking may be different per each specific motor tho...
clear as mud ?

the easy answer is that SAE 1 HAS LARGER BOLTS....THE SAE 3 IS A SMALLER DIAMETER.

1   20.125    20.88   12   7/16-14
2   17.652    18.38   12   3/8-16
3   16.125    16.88   12   3/8-16

http://www.depco.com/buyers-resources/sae-housing-and-flywheel-sizes/

MC8Mike · May 15, 2015, 12:52:04 PM

Thanks for the input, I was not understanding the Delco catalog, I think they were referring to flywheel housings which makes more sense. I suppose a better question would have been if anyone has a part number for a 39mt for an 8v92. Thanks, Mike.

eagle19952 · May 15, 2015, 02:12:02 PM

Quote from: MC8Mike on May 15, 2015, 12:52:04 PM
Thanks for the input, I was not understanding the Delco catalog, I think they were referring to flywheel housings which makes more sense. I suppose a better question would have been if anyone has a part number for a 39mt for an 8v92. Thanks, Mike.

Again, You would wish for an MT39 part number, "clocked" for an MCI8 19xx with a 8v92....

luvrbus · May 15, 2015, 02:59:39 PM

If you can find a buy on the 44MT Delco buy it then you can clock the 44MT to fit any engine,MCI and Prevost will use the same 39MT starter but I don't have the parts number

Ed Hackenbruch · May 15, 2015, 08:39:53 PM

Don't know if this will help you or not, on the invoice that i got from Freightliner when i bought my 39MT a year ago it shows a part # DR/8200330, i have a 8v71 in my MCI 5A.

MC8Mike · May 16, 2015, 05:50:28 AM

Thanks for the number, that is a number I came up with as a possible yesterday afternoon combing through Delco literature on line. That helps a lot, Mike.