Thread: starter situation
-
12-20-2006 03:24 PM #1
starter situation
I have a 72 mark 4 in my Nova . The starter is giving me some problem's . It has a tendency to grind the flywheel on occasion . It is very annoying!The starter bolts are in line with gear . I want to install a new light-weight high-torque starter . The flywheel is 14" 168 tooth and the block looks like it has threads for the new one . Just wanted someone to reassure me everything will work o.k. before I throw down the cash for the new piece.thanks
-
Advertising
- Google Adsense
- REGISTERED USERS DO NOT SEE THIS AD
-
12-20-2006 05:13 PM #2
Originally Posted by 327,JET
-
12-21-2006 09:20 AM #3
Yes but the starter is mounted on the front of the block .If I shim it , it's going to just move it away from the flywheel, there is no adjustment up and down.
-
12-21-2006 09:23 AM #4
Originally Posted by 327,JET
-
12-22-2006 01:28 PM #5
Took the starter off today , the teeth were a little chewed up . The flywheel looks o.k. ,cleaned up the threads in the bottom of the block for the new high torque unit . thanks for trying to help, but the old starter has 3 bolts in it facing the front , there is no way to shim it.
-
12-22-2006 01:53 PM #6
Originally Posted by 327,JET
Are you by chance talking about the starter "solenoid" it's self?
-
12-22-2006 03:26 PM #7
is the stater bolts in the block or bell housing? if the bolts are in the block then erik is right. the shims will move the starter down.Last edited by lt1s10; 12-22-2006 at 03:29 PM.
Mike
check my home page out!!!
http://hometown.aol.com/kanhandco2/index.html
-
12-23-2006 08:56 AM #8
the motor and trans are out of a 72 chevelle I was toldLast edited by 327,JET; 12-23-2006 at 09:05 AM.
-
12-23-2006 09:01 AM #9
The 3 bolts that mount the old starter are in the bellhousing. It also has a half moon lip that the end of the starter goes through. I hope that it does not interfere with the new high torque unit . Is anyone familiar with this particular bellhousing.
-
12-23-2006 09:12 AM #10
I had a 69 chevy p/u with that type bell housing and starter but it was on a small block. I don't recall if a block mounted starter will work with that bell housing. Best bet buy one and see. if it doden't fit just return it and get a new one for the bell housing.Charlie
Lovin' what I do and doing what I love
Some guys can fix broken NO ONE can fix STUPID
W8AMR
http://fishertrains94.webs.com/
Christian in training
-
12-23-2006 09:20 AM #11
A '72 Chevelle would use the starter with 2 vertical bolts into the block. The bellhousing with 3 bolts is probably a cast one from the early '60's . I have been known to cut a hole in that type bell to fit a newer starter, but its much easier to just find a newer one. A plus is, they're aluminum.
-
12-23-2006 09:40 AM #12
i think you need the bell housing type starter. i guess it depends on the flywheel you are using.Mike
check my home page out!!!
http://hometown.aol.com/kanhandco2/index.html
-
12-23-2006 03:12 PM #13
If this only happens on occasion as you say, I suspect that you have a bad spot or two on the flywheel.
-
12-25-2006 07:02 AM #14
thanks for all your help guy's merry x-mas.
So, wee Jimmy is sitting at the dining table doing his homework. He turns to his mum, Sheilia, and says, "Maw, would you do this homework for me?" Senga looks at him and says, "No Jimmy, you know...
the Official CHR joke page duel