EV8 vs 8BA starters
 

Is there a difference between the 8BA starter and the EV8 on a 59AB ?
What are those differences ? Thank you Fordbarners.

Re: EV8 vs 8BA starters
 

They changed the aluminum part where it bolts to engine. Early is a sort of cup, late more of a flat plate. Parts book shows same fields and armature, so presumably no change in function.
They interchange freely on 221-239-255 engines except for the automatic transmission ones, and V8 60 is different as well.
The differences between engagement depth of flywheel ring gear between early and late are handled at the starter mounting and so not a barrier to starter interchange.

Re: EV8 vs 8BA starters
 

Thank you Bruce. So if I understand this correctly, to use an early starter in a later engine you have to compensate for the engagement depth by changing end plates ?

Re: EV8 vs 8BA starters
 

No, no...starters have same working dimensions, they slightly moved the mounting surface on engine so they have right reach on each engine. Interchangeable.

Re: EV8 vs 8BA starters
 

Don't forget.......early ('32-'48) and late ('49-'53) flywheels should NOT be interchanged. DD