On Canadian flattys, there is also a small bracket that bolts one of the front starter bolts to the oil pan. It is required to keep the starter aligned as they have a tendency to torque off square as they turn over. Check to see if you have this. I also agree with bench testing yours both with the bolts tightened (using two nuts) and loose as well.
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1968 M274A5 Mule Baifield USMC
1966 M274A2 Mule BMY USMC
1966 M274A2 Mule BMY USMC
1958 M274 Mule Willys US Army
1970 M38A1 CDN3 70-08715 1 CSR
1943 Converto Airborne Trailer
1983 M1009 CUCV
1957 Triumph TRW 500cc
RT-524, PRC-77s,
and trucks and stuff and more stuff and and.......
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