Can anybody with a type 2 gearbox (from the 1600 escort) and a type 9 confirm if the starter motor pattern for the holes is the same?

Thank you very much.

asuming escort is 3 bolt fixing then yes

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Originally posted by theconrodkid
asuming escort is 3 bolt fixing then yes

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should fit then,there have been clearance probs with starter hitting sump tho,only 1 way to find out

Well my gearbox (type 2) has 3 holes for mounting the starter, but the original starter has 2.

If anyone can confirm that the type9 has exactly the same pattern (for the starter) as the type 2 I would be very very very very grateful!!!!

very early fords had 2 bolt fixing,i seem to remember 2 bolt starter will fit a 3 bolt gearbox
the reason they changed was the bolts kept coming loose,stick to 3 bolt