Posted by Kris on December 30, 2002 at 07:16:31:

In Reply to: 1979 series 3 109 ex mil starter motor problem posted by canuck on December 29, 2002 at 15:51:20:

As you don't mention it; I assume your 109 is equipped with 12V electrics. A majority of military LR's are 24V. May-be you got supplied a 24V model instead of a 12V model. Also, the starter motor for a diesel engine is heavier than for a fuel engine.