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Old 04-26-2013, 02:36 PM   #25
gearboxx70
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Re: very frustrated

Let's go back to the engine and flexplate for a sec... What size engine? As I said before, there are 2 different size flexplates for Chevy engines, the 168 tooth being waaayyy more common. Also, some are drilled out with 2 bolt patterns to fit multiple applications. And there plates for internal balancing and external balancing (SBC=internal, BBC= external, EXCEPT small block 400 which is external!)
This may, or may not, be a dumb question (Like "is your computer plugged into a wall outlet and actually turned on?")... Is your flexplate installed correctly (i.e., the proper side of the flexplate facing the engine)?
Go back to the compatibility issue (Its free!)... Are the starter and flexplate compatible? If so, then look at the voltage going to the starter (Also free!).
If all else fails, look into a different starter.
By the way, posting photos is done with a photo hosting site such as photobucket, flickr, etc. I have a free photobucket acct. with a mobile ap. (Once again, free! Can you tell I dig free stuff?)
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