In 30+ years of wrenching on Pintos, I'm pretty sure no partsperson ever asked manual or automatic regarding a starter. My 72 2.0 car has a late 70's 2.3 starter because that's what was on the shelf available. That car was originally a c-4. The same starter went right back in when I swapped in the 4-speed. If it goes, I'm going to the Ranger style. Got one on my 72 2.3 car and yes it spins great.