The housing K 43161 is a fundamental structural component of the starting device used on the Adriadiesel/Jugoturbina/Zgoda/Sulzer ZV40/48 engine, providing the accurately dimensioned enclosure and support required for the associated internal starting components. Its principal function is to maintain the correct position and alignment of the parts operating within the starting device while providing the necessary mechanical strength and appropriate internal passages and interfaces for the assembly to function as designed. The housing must tolerate repeated starting cycles, mechanical loading, vibration, pressure where applicable, and the demanding environmental conditions associated with marine and stationary diesel-engine service. Accurate machining of bores, seating surfaces, mounting faces, and sealing areas is particularly important because wear, distortion, corrosion, or surface damage can adversely affect alignment, movement, and sealing of the internal mechanism. During overhaul, the K 43161 housing should therefore be carefully inspected for cracks, corrosion, worn bores, damaged threads, distorted mounting surfaces, and deterioration of sealing areas. By providing a stable and precisely aligned foundation for the starting-device mechanism, the K 43161 housing contributes to reliable starting operation, correct component interaction, reduced wear, and dependable long-term service of the ZV40/48 engine.