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Chevy starter interchange???

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by KreaturesCCaustin, Feb 10, 2009.

  1. KreaturesCCaustin
    Joined: Sep 3, 2008
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    KreaturesCCaustin
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    from Austin, TX

    Ok, I did a search here and on Google and can't find the answer I need. My '87 Chevy 305 (Camaro engine) that I have in my '62 C10 blew up, so I'm replacing it with a '77 350 from a pickup. I know the flywheel will need to be changed, but can I use the same starter or will I have to fork over the $$ for a new one? The one I have is only about 3 months old and is in perfect condition. I'd hate to have to buy another one. I'm broke like everyone else. Thanks for your help.
     
  2. skunx1964
    Joined: Aug 21, 2008
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    should fit, im pretty sure theyre the same, except the 400, but im not 100%
     
  3. Keep
    Joined: May 10, 2008
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    Keep
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    Check the bolt pattern. Some were offset, some are straight across. Then some had both. I ran into this with a newer starter and a 79 block. 79 is offset, the starter was straight across.
     
  4. KreaturesCCaustin
    Joined: Sep 3, 2008
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    from Austin, TX

    Pretty sure mine has both sets of holes, if I remember correctly. I'm just curious about any issues with distance from the bendix to the flywheel.
     

  5. sdluck
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    sdluck
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    Nose cones are most of the time only thing thats different,so swapping them will usually take care of problem.
     
  6. skunx1964
    Joined: Aug 21, 2008
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    just checked. my '72 307, my '73 307 and my mid '80s 355 have offset starter bolts. dunno if that helps. that should be the only factor, along with flexplate/flywheel being the same diameter
     
  7. Belchfire8
    Joined: Sep 18, 2005
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    Do you have a GOOD starter/generator/alt. rebuild shop in your area? I had a long term problem with a starter on a SBC; after several starters, every combo of shims, and much swearing I took it to the best performance shop in the area. "Just a shim problem" I was told. After two days and a different flexplate they took the starter to the good rebuild shop we have in town. They pointed out that some chevy truck motors came with a non generic starter. They got the right one by using block numbers and I haven't had a problem since.
     
  8. 53sled
    Joined: Jul 5, 2005
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    53sled
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    from KCMO

    I doubt it, the newer 1 piece rear seal motors mostly use 153 tooth flywheels, older ones use 168 tooth. if you can, get one from a junk yard with the bracket on the tail end and have it rebuilt. new nose castings are junk.
     
  9. squirrel
    Joined: Sep 23, 2004
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    The flywheel size depends on the application...there are large flywheels for the one piece rear seal engines, and small flywheels for the older 2 piece seal engines.

    If you use the same size flywheel, you should be able to use your old starter. If you change flywheel size, you need to change starters.
     

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