Need help for a buddy. 84 2.8 B2

[Bracket racer]

Buddy has a 84 B2 with a 2.8, swapped from auto to manual. Are these the same as regular fords with two different starters, one auto and one for manual or are all starters for 2.8/2.9/4.0 all the same?
Thanks

 

[SenorNoob]

2.8 IDK. 2.9 is the same. 4.0 is different. The auto starter is compatible with the 2.9 stuff. The 4.0 flywheel is larger than the 2.9. They bolt to the crankshaft the same way. I used a 2.9 flywheels and clutch with a 4.0 auto starter on my truck for years.

RockAuto doesn't show multiple staters for an 84 2.8 They claim it fits Bronco 2 till 90 and Ranger till 91. That tells me it the same one used on the 2.9. That means all of the starters are the same except for 4.0 manual.