Starter won't fit

Here's the opening...

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And here's the 9-tooth starter that won't fit. NOW what do I need? Ugh!!

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I'm at my wits end with this project and have found it's always something... now the starter is like putting a square peg in a round hole and I'm ready to walk away in disgust. How many different starters are there for this engine? I have another one that fits the old bell housing... AARGH!!

Can you take the old starter with you to exchange for the correct one?

It's not hanging up on that bottom bolt is it?

Your solution might be illustrated and explained here:
153 vs 168 tooth starter - ChevyTalk - FREE Restoration and Repair Help for your Chevrolet

Stopped into the local O'Reilly's and got a #1108788 starter to fit my bellhousing and it did the trick! Now I've got to get shorter bolts.
As Roseanne Roseannadanna said: "It's allllways something!" :-)

Remember that the chevy starter bolts are specific for the job-they have knurled section to tighten up the tolerances to keep starter located exactly correct in alignment

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Originally Posted by jerry clayton

Remember that the chevy starter bolts are specific for the job-they have knurled section to tighten up the tolerances to keep starter located exactly correct in alignment

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And don't forget the starter to ring gear clearance - recommended by various "authorities" as .020 to as much as .065, but I always used a paper clip for a gauge - shims are available from parts houses, and instructions, lots of them, can be found here:

https://www.google.com/search?q=Chev...hrome&ie=UTF-8

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