Hey guys, I have converted my 3 speed manual over to a 700R4. I'm having some difficulty in finding a starter that will connect. I have a 1974 I6 250 in the truck, along with a 1990 700R4 transmission. I have thus far been unable to get a starter that will connect to this situation. Never imagined that this would be the difficult part. When I go to the parts store, what starter should I be looking for? The last one I purchased was for a 1974 Nova w/I6 250 and auto transmission, but it isn't lining up. Any help is appreciated.
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'25 Chevy Superior '66 Chevy C10 '03 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD
Which flexplate did you use in the conversion ? 168 teeth ?
1962 C10 with a 235 6cyl -- all of the drive train seems to be original. Some of this story is in the Side Lot Some people like a new truck. I liked the old ones.
You tried both straight and offset bolt starters ?
1962 C10 with a 235 6cyl -- all of the drive train seems to be original. Some of this story is in the Side Lot Some people like a new truck. I liked the old ones.
Where the starter mounts on the block there are 3 bolt holes. The outer hole is used on both starters. The inner holes are for either a straight mount, or an offset mount.
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1962 C10 with a 235 6cyl -- all of the drive train seems to be original. Some of this story is in the Side Lot Some people like a new truck. I liked the old ones.
Where the starter mounts on the block there are 3 bolt holes. The outer hole is used on both starters. The inner holes are for either a straight mount, or an offset mount.
Yes sir. I found that out. I got one ordered today from NAPA, supposed to pick it up tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed. This old girl has sat long enough!! I appreciate your help
"The greatest use of life is to spend it on something that will outlast it" ~ William James
'25 Chevy Superior '66 Chevy C10 '03 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD
1962 C10 with a 235 6cyl -- all of the drive train seems to be original. Some of this story is in the Side Lot Some people like a new truck. I liked the old ones.
Got the starter installed, fit perfectly. Offset starter, never heard of it before. Guess you are never to old to learn. This old truck is causing me to go to school quite often. A special thanks goes out to all of my teachers!!
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'25 Chevy Superior '66 Chevy C10 '03 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD
The difference is in the diameter of the flywheel/flex plate. I don't recall which is which, but offsetting the starter drive gear aligns it with the different flywheel diameter. The dimension change isn't much, but it's important to match the starter with the flywheel. Jerry
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The offset bolt pattern mounts to the block and fits the 168 tooth flywheel/flexplate. The straight across bolt pattern mounts to the block and fits the 153 tooth flywheel/flexplate. Your original manual transmission has a 3 hole starter that mounted to the bellhousing and matched up with a 168 tooth flywheel. Fred
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