[namba860]

Does anyone know if the 496 ho mercruiser takes the 11 tooth or 9 tooth starter?

 

[WMorton]

I don't know, but it will take a Delco 9000821. The links below will have all the information you may need for that engine and drive. Save the links to your favorites. You may need them later.

http://www.maxumownersclub.com/forum/site_files/manuals/mercruiser/30.pdf

Mecury 496 HO Stern Drive installation guide

 

[f_inscreenname]

Just installed this one on my 496.
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