Will a 97 f250 gas Starter fit on a Diesel?

[97_powerstroke77]

My starter is going out and I need some help with what to get. The starter I am taking out has an open bendix that looks likes it pops out then retracts. The starter I found is one with a dome cap or cover on the end over the bendix and the bendix does not retract. Will that harm the flywheel in any way or anything else?

[J0hnny]

Your rig may not strart... Diesel engines need MUCH more torque from the strarter than gassers...

[yamaharider103]

find the right starter. ur rig aint going to start on a gas job starter....the only way the starter should look diffrent is if they superceded the design.....call a parts store