Starter Motor Questions

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After my starting problems on Sundy I charged my battery right up and went over to see an exhaust shop about getting some new tailpipes made up and again, she refused to start afetr I had just shut her off, so it seems that my problem is starter motor related rather than battery, as after an hour cooling down she fired up fine. It's always suffered a bit from heat soak but it seems she's really bitten the dust now. So I now need to replace the starter.

1: I have been told that there are two possible bolt patterns on the starter, it's a 69 350 sbc, does anyone have a picture of the two different types to help me identify which one I have. Is this information correct by the way and are the flexplates on a TH350 a standard number of teeth.

2: Is there anything else I should be aware of when replacing the starter motor, any tips or hints that might help me? Should it just be a straight pull and replace?

3: I also intend to fit a heat shield to try and preserve the new starter, is anyone using the Mr Gasket one and is it OK?

Anything else I need to know?

As always thanks for sharing your knowledge!