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1968C20 · 09-17-2010, 07:09 PM

Just drove the '68 home from the engine shop. The thrust bearing went out on the engine. I put the wrong throw out bearing in it and the engine guy said that was the cause of the failure. From what I have found out, that is possible- very unlikely, but possible on an engine with only a few hours on it. So bottom line is "possible" means I had to give the guy who did the shortblock the benefit of the doubt and pick up the tab for the repair.
Enjoyed the ride home, parked it in the driveway, and went to fire it up again just to enjoy the sound of a motor I hadn't heard run in a while and...wouldn't start! About fifteen minutes after the engine cooled (and my tears dried

it started right up. It's an old starter and from what I read sounds like a mini hi torque starter may be a good idea. It's for a 383 stroker. Any thoughts, or known drawbacks with these mini starters? Was looking at

CHEVY 305 350 454 Mini Starter Super Torque Series 3 HP MT200 SHI0032

Looks like I could get it from DB electrical for about $100 including shipping.
Thanks for the help!

Andy4639 · 09-17-2010, 07:18 PM

Check this post out. I just installed it and it works great.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4151565

09-17-2010, 07:09 PM	#1
1968C20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangor, Pa. Posts: 13	Hi Torque Starters Just drove the '68 home from the engine shop. The thrust bearing went out on the engine. I put the wrong throw out bearing in it and the engine guy said that was the cause of the failure. From what I have found out, that is possible- very unlikely, but possible on an engine with only a few hours on it. So bottom line is "possible" means I had to give the guy who did the shortblock the benefit of the doubt and pick up the tab for the repair. Enjoyed the ride home, parked it in the driveway, and went to fire it up again just to enjoy the sound of a motor I hadn't heard run in a while and...wouldn't start! About fifteen minutes after the engine cooled (and my tears dried it started right up. It's an old starter and from what I read sounds like a mini hi torque starter may be a good idea. It's for a 383 stroker. Any thoughts, or known drawbacks with these mini starters? Was looking at CHEVY 305 350 454 Mini Starter Super Torque Series 3 HP MT200 SHI0032 Looks like I could get it from DB electrical for about $100 including shipping. Thanks for the help!

09-17-2010, 07:18 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Hi Torque Starters Check this post out. I just installed it and it works great. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4151565 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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