{"product_id":"arco-57-70216-gear-reduction-starter-mercruiser-ford-2-3l-marine","title":"ARCO 57-70216 Gear-Reduction Starter – MerCruiser Ford 2.3L Marine Engine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eARCO 57-70216 Replacement Gear-Reduction Starter Motor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your MerCruiser Ford 2.3L to a modern gear-reduction starter with the ARCO 57-70216. This direct-fit replacement delivers more cranking torque with less current draw than the original conventional starter — meaning faster, more reliable starts and less strain on your battery and electrical system. A wiring harness adapter is included to make the swap straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser stern-drive with Ford 2.3L 4-cylinder marine engine\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Gear-reduction starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: 3-bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Wiring harness adapter (for replacement of conventional starter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003egear-reduction starter\u003c\/strong\u003e — a meaningful upgrade over the original conventional direct-drive unit found on MerCruiser Ford 2.3L stern drives from the mid-1980s through early 1990s. Gear-reduction starters spin the engine faster with less electrical load, which is especially noticeable on cold mornings or with an aging battery. The included wiring harness is required for the swap and handles the difference in solenoid wiring between the old and new designs — do not discard it. If you also need a replacement solenoid, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11141379096612\"\u003eARCO SW109 12V Starter Solenoid for Mercury \u0026amp; MerCruiser\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11141377622052\"\u003eARCO SW981 Grounded-Base Solenoid for Mercury \u0026amp; MerCruiser\u003c\/a\u003e. For MerCruiser GM inboard applications, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11141373788196\"\u003eSierra Delco-Style Starter Solenoid for MerCruiser GM Inboard Engines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250828312612,"sku":"57-70216","price":338.59,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/2e994ce3-b879-4f0b-ae07-1e6e29a22649.png?v=1787199439","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/arco-57-70216-gear-reduction-starter-mercruiser-ford-2-3l-marine","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}