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Mr-Jack · 07-12-2016, 11:29 PM

I'm looking at replacing my starter on the truck because this old starter i have is gutless and the solenoid is cracked and overheating anyways. My question is this...from these pictures, can any of you tell me or not if this is a straight bolt pattern starter? which is compatible to the last picture?

this is the one i was looking at buying if it will work

Or do i need to pull it and take better pictures?

Thanks in advance fellas!

Jack

Mr-Jack · 07-13-2016, 11:13 AM

sorry forgot to mention it's in my 67' with a 350SBC and a Rockwell 4spd manual transmission. Not sure how many teeth on the flywheel

Thanks again...looking to buy this soon. would like to start driving this thing again.

Jack

**A1971Blazer** · 07-13-2016, 11:17 AM

need to see the area where the starter bolts to the block.....the straight pattern is exactly that...the holes are straight across from each other. The staggered pattern has the hole closest to the block offset back from the other one.....not in a "straight" line.....

Gmc.guy · 07-13-2016, 11:39 AM

The box says for 153 and 168 tooth flywheel ? I always figured the straight across was for the smaller 153 and staggered was for the 168 ?

Mr-Jack · 07-13-2016, 12:04 PM

ok...well tonight i'll pull the starter and try to get a better picture of the starter and the block where it mounts.

Thanks fellas.

Jack

Gmc.guy · 07-13-2016, 12:26 PM

You don't have to pull it. Just a look from the bottom works

Mike C · 07-13-2016, 12:30 PM

The dual holes in your replacement starter are what allow it to be used with either flywheel. If you own the mini-starter just replace your other one. Doesn't matter what you have new, the new one will replace it. Will only fit up one way because it won't reach the flywheel or if would be too close if you use the wrong set of holes.

But knowing what is in there will let you know how many teeth are on your flywheel for future reference.

Gmc.guy · 07-13-2016, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

The dual holes in your replacement starter are what allow it to be used with either flywheel. If you own the mini-starter just replace your other one. Doesn't matter what you have new, the new one will replace it. Will only fit up one way because it won't reach the flywheel or if would be too close if you use the wrong set of holes.

But knowing what is in there will let you know how many teeth are on your flywheel for future reference.

I see how that works with dual bolt patterns. Thanks. Makes it a swap for sure then

Mr-Jack · 07-13-2016, 03:10 PM

I have to pull it anyways, so I might as well just do that and get some better pictures.

07-12-2016, 11:29 PM	#1
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Starter Identification Help I'm looking at replacing my starter on the truck because this old starter i have is gutless and the solenoid is cracked and overheating anyways. My question is this...from these pictures, can any of you tell me or not if this is a straight bolt pattern starter? which is compatible to the last picture? this is the one i was looking at buying if it will work Or do i need to pull it and take better pictures? Thanks in advance fellas! Jack __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

07-13-2016, 11:13 AM	#2
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: Starter Identification Help sorry forgot to mention it's in my 67' with a 350SBC and a Rockwell 4spd manual transmission. Not sure how many teeth on the flywheel Thanks again...looking to buy this soon. would like to start driving this thing again. Jack __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

07-13-2016, 11:17 AM	#3
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,115	Re: Starter Identification Help need to see the area where the starter bolts to the block.....the straight pattern is exactly that...the holes are straight across from each other. The staggered pattern has the hole closest to the block offset back from the other one.....not in a "straight" line..... __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

07-13-2016, 11:39 AM	#4
Gmc.guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 464	Re: Starter Identification Help The box says for 153 and 168 tooth flywheel ? I always figured the straight across was for the smaller 153 and staggered was for the 168 ? __________________ -Cody

07-13-2016, 12:04 PM	#5
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: Starter Identification Help ok...well tonight i'll pull the starter and try to get a better picture of the starter and the block where it mounts. Thanks fellas. Jack __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

07-13-2016, 12:26 PM	#6
Gmc.guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 464	Re: Starter Identification Help You don't have to pull it. Just a look from the bottom works __________________ -Cody

07-13-2016, 12:30 PM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: Starter Identification Help The dual holes in your replacement starter are what allow it to be used with either flywheel. If you own the mini-starter just replace your other one. Doesn't matter what you have new, the new one will replace it. Will only fit up one way because it won't reach the flywheel or if would be too close if you use the wrong set of holes. But knowing what is in there will let you know how many teeth are on your flywheel for future reference. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

07-13-2016, 03:10 PM	#9
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: Starter Identification Help I have to pull it anyways, so I might as well just do that and get some better pictures. __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*



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