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I recently replaced my started motor with a re-manufactured one from Toy.
My Toy manual identifies 1.0 Kw and 1.4 Kw versions. I can detect no markings on the physical starter indicating which version it is.
Since 4x4s sometimes have a heavier duty application I asked Toy about this when I purchased mine. Their reply was that most applications took the 1.0 Kw version and that the 1.4 Kw version was for cold application, like for example Canada.
Since my recently installed 1.0 Kw version seemed like it had about 90% of the vigor of the one I removed, it started me to wonder.
Any comments out there to put my wondering to rest?


Actually, from what I've been able to tell, automatics got the 1.4, since they have to spin the torque converter, and a slightly heavier duty alternator too.

I've done some part cross-referencing, and it seems like all autos got the 1.4kW starter, and autos from the years around 1989-91 got 70amp (vs. the usual 60/65) alternators.

My Truck: 1987 XtraCab DLX 22R 4WD 5 Speed Manual
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