Remy 16405 Starter

Remanufactured Starter for Mercury Capri

The Remy 16405 is a premium remanufactured starter built for 12-volt starting systems that need direct-drive performance and Bosch OE-style fitment. It is engineered with a closed nose design, clockwise rotation, and a 10-tooth pinion for the Mercury Capri applications listed below.

For 1971-1974 Mercury Capri models, this starter provides a remanufactured replacement option that matches the original application requirements. The Remy Premium Remanufactured line focuses on restoring core components to serviceable condition for dependable electrical starting performance.

Key Features

• Part number: 16405
• Remanufactured starter for electrical, charging, and starting systems
• 1.1 power rating
• Direct drive design
• Closed nose cone type
• 10-pinion-tooth configuration
• Clockwise rotation
• 12-volt electrical system
• OE manufacturer reference: Bosch
• Includes pulley

Detailed Description

Remy 16405 is a remanufactured starter intended for Mercury Capri vehicles from 1971 through 1974. It uses a direct-drive layout with a closed nose and clockwise rotation, along with a 10-tooth pinion to match the original starting system requirements. If you are replacing a worn starter on a Mercury Capri, this unit offers an OE-style electrical starting solution with Bosch-based application coverage. The part number 16405 is also useful when cross-checking catalog listings for the same vehicle fitment.

This part cross-references Four Seasons 25204 for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter wear
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Grinding or improper pinion engagement
• Electrical starting failure on 12-volt systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s starter mounting style, rotation direction, pinion tooth count, and electrical system voltage before installation. Confirm that the Mercury Capri application matches the listed year range and that the replacement starter aligns with the original Bosch-based configuration. Compare the removed unit to the new starter to confirm nose cone style and pulley arrangement before final fitment.

Quality Assurance

As part of Remy’s Premium Remanufactured line, this starter is remanufactured to restore core functionality for the specified application. It is built for direct replacement use on the listed Mercury Capri models and is intended to meet the fitment and configuration requirements shown above.