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REEDS 72 · 10-18-2013, 08:32 PM

Hi, I am trying to find out if a big block starter motor brace was used in 1972 and if so, does anyone know how they were attached and the part numbers? Any response is appreciated.

John Pasinski · 10-19-2013, 04:31 AM

I have a '72 C30 w/ a 402 BB. All OE, and it never had a starter brace.
I'm guessing it's because the starter is bolted through the bell housing as well as to the block?
I haven't come across it in the Factory Assembly Manual either.
Keep checking your post, maybe someone else has a better answer.

Rascal_one2001 · 10-19-2013, 08:33 AM

I just had a 70 in the shop that had a 396 out of a chevelle in it with an automatic trans we put a regular little starter bracket on it the block is tapped for a 5/16 and you can get the bracket for $7. It may not be factory for your truck but it should bolt up as long as you have a stud on your starter

Part Number 03965588

The bracket also lines up on my early model 454

10-18-2013, 08:32 PM	#1
REEDS 72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: AMERICAN FORK, UTAH Posts: 535	Big block starter brace Hi, I am trying to find out if a big block starter motor brace was used in 1972 and if so, does anyone know how they were attached and the part numbers? Any response is appreciated.

10-19-2013, 04:31 AM	#2
John Pasinski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orlando Posts: 456	Re: Big block starter brace I have a '72 C30 w/ a 402 BB. All OE, and it never had a starter brace. I'm guessing it's because the starter is bolted through the bell housing as well as to the block? I haven't come across it in the Factory Assembly Manual either. Keep checking your post, maybe someone else has a better answer. __________________ A man's thoughts devise his ways; but it's GOD that directs his steps.

10-19-2013, 08:33 AM	#3
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: Big block starter brace I just had a 70 in the shop that had a 396 out of a chevelle in it with an automatic trans we put a regular little starter bracket on it the block is tapped for a 5/16 and you can get the bracket for $7. It may not be factory for your truck but it should bolt up as long as you have a stud on your starter Part Number 03965588 The bracket also lines up on my early model 454 __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s



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