It is a 4 speed. 168 tooth flywheel. The starter has the correct part number for a 69 corvette. The pinion will mesh correctly it is just not close enough to the flywheel. It engages only 25 to 33 percent of the pinion. I have heard there is a longer nosed starter but cant find a part number. I cant believe the flywheel is set to far in.

thanks

cal