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**53burb** · 11-18-2004, 11:02 AM

I hope you guys can help with this. I have a '69 Burb with a 350/400. I bought a starter last night to replace my existing one. The starter that is currently in there has the bolt holes directly across from each other at the same height or length to the block. The one I bought has the holes directly across from each other, but they are at different lengths or heights. Of course I did not notice this until it was too late. Does anybody know what to ask the parts person which starter I need? I know that this isn't the original engine from the truck.
Thanks for the help. I need to fix this tonight...
Chris

Fred T · 11-18-2004, 11:10 AM

Best if you can take the old starter to the parts store so they can match it.

krue · 11-18-2004, 02:17 PM

Just get some more starter bolts to match thte nosecone. I've had to do it a couple of times.

Super Duck · 11-18-2004, 02:30 PM

krue is right bolt are cheep. the best though is a stagerd bolt pattern starter as long as your block is drilled for it. BB starters have more torque and will last longer (generaly)

**53burb** · 11-18-2004, 06:01 PM

ttt

**53burb** · 11-18-2004, 06:42 PM

I forgot to ask earlier, which wire do we not need if we have an HEI? I am not going to have time tonight to trace them out...
Thanks,
Chris

11-18-2004, 11:02 AM	#1
53burb Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,004	SBC starter I hope you guys can help with this. I have a '69 Burb with a 350/400. I bought a starter last night to replace my existing one. The starter that is currently in there has the bolt holes directly across from each other at the same height or length to the block. The one I bought has the holes directly across from each other, but they are at different lengths or heights. Of course I did not notice this until it was too late. Does anybody know what to ask the parts person which starter I need? I know that this isn't the original engine from the truck. Thanks for the help. I need to fix this tonight... Chris

11-18-2004, 11:10 AM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Best if you can take the old starter to the parts store so they can match it. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

11-18-2004, 02:17 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Just get some more starter bolts to match thte nosecone. I've had to do it a couple of times. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-18-2004, 02:30 PM	#4
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	krue is right bolt are cheep. the best though is a stagerd bolt pattern starter as long as your block is drilled for it. BB starters have more torque and will last longer (generaly) __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

11-18-2004, 06:01 PM	#5
53burb Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,004	ttt

11-18-2004, 06:42 PM	#6
53burb Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,004	I forgot to ask earlier, which wire do we not need if we have an HEI? I am not going to have time tonight to trace them out... Thanks, Chris



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