Thread: Starter pinion not close enough to the flywheel

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GM indeed used two different starter snouts starting in the '70's. You can read about it on the Crankshaft Coalition - http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...#Starter_noses but I think what you need is the starter with the staggered mounting holes (for a 168 tooth flywheel) as opposed to the one that's straight across (for a 153 tooth flywheel). I saw one note saying that they had luck asking for a 1972 truck starter, but can't say for sure. I'd go to NAPA and have them pull both of the GM starters that they list across the late '60's thru the '70's, with yours in hand for comparison.

I have a mini starter that uses both sets of holes. I have it set for 168. At rest the pinion is still .360 away from the pressure plate. Will not engage completely Can the plate be located to far forward. The motor runs great.

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