CES-SUPERIOR 16-GTL (B) OEM Air Starter Replacement /Upgrade

Ingersoll Rand air starters for the Superior 16-GTL (B). The Superior 16-GTL (B) is a 16-cylinder gas engine of 216 liters (13,195 cu in). Our Air Starter Model Finder, built from Ingersoll Rand application data, recommends the ST1060CP03R25, an ST1000 series turbine starter, on an SAE No. 3 flange with a right-hand pinion (11 teeth, 6/8 pitch).

Recommended Starters for the Superior 16-GTL (B)

Why These Starters Fit

Ingersoll Rand rates the ST1000 for diesel engines up to 320 L, so the 216 L 16-GTL (B) sits within its range.

Ingersoll Rand's catalog rates its starters for carbureted gas engines of roughly twice the diesel displacement (for example, the ST1000 covers diesel engines from 16 to 320 L and carbureted gas engines from 32 to 660 L), so a gas engine is well inside the rating that suits a diesel of the same size.

You can choose between turbine and vane designs. The ST1060CP03R25 turbine starter delivers up to 70 hp (52 kW) at 150 psi, uses 1290 scfm (609 L/s) at maximum power and runs on 30-150 psi. By comparison, the SS825GC03R31 vane starter delivers up to 75 hp (56 kW) at 150 psi and runs on 90-150 psi.

Flange, Rotation and Pinion

Flange: SAE No. 3. Rotation: right-hand. Pinion: code 25, 11 teeth, 6/8 pitch, 20° pressure angle.

Engine builders change flywheel housings, ring gears and rotation between applications and serial ranges, so match the flange, rotation and pinion on your existing starter's nameplate before you order.

Air Supply

The ST1060CP03R25 runs on 30-150 psi and uses 1290 scfm (609 L/s) at maximum power. It is rated for compressed air or natural gas. The Model Finder pairs it with the ST1000-267-24 inlet strainer, which keeps scale and debris out of the motor.

Other Superior Engines of Similar Size

• Superior 2412D (141 L): ST2060B03R31
• Superior 2412DR (141 L): ST2060B03R31
• Superior 2412G (141 L): ST2060GB03R31
• Superior 12G-825 (162 L): ST1060CP03R25
• Superior 12-GTL (B) (162 L): ST1060CP03R25
• Superior 12-SGT (B) (162 L): ST1060CP03R25
• Superior 2416D (188 L): ST1060CP03R25
• Superior 2416G (188 L): ST1060CP03R25
• Superior 16G-825 (216 L): ST1060CP03R25
• Superior 16-SGT (B) (216 L): ST1060CP03R25

Superior 16-GTL (B) Air Starter FAQ

What air starter fits the Superior 16-GTL (B)?

The Model Finder recommends the ST1060CP03R25. Alternatives are ST950BP03R31, SS825GC03R31. Confirm the flange, rotation and pinion against your current starter before ordering.

Can the ST1060CP03R25 run on natural gas?

Yes. Ingersoll Rand rates the ST1060CP03R25 for compressed air or natural gas. On gas, pipe the exhaust away to a safe location.

Can I replace an electric starter on the 16-GTL (B) with an air starter?

Air starters mount on standard SAE flanges, so they are often used in place of electric starters where batteries, sparks or cold starts are a concern. See air vs. electric starters, and call us with your engine serial number so we can confirm the flange, pinion and air supply.

How do I confirm the right starter?

Send us the full model number from your existing starter's nameplate, or the engine make, model and serial number. Engine builders change ring gears and flywheel housings between serial ranges, so we confirm fit before quoting.

Need a Starter for Your 16-GTL (B)?

AirStartersDirect.com is a factory-authorized Ingersoll Rand distributor operated by Zampini Industrial Group, which has supplied engine starting equipment since 1987. Call 1-800-353-4676 or request a quote with your engine make, model and serial number.

Sources: AirStartersDirect Air Starter Model Finder (Ingersoll Rand application data) and the Ingersoll Rand Engine Starting Systems catalog.