Which Starter Do I Use??????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jugernot · 08-11-2004, 07:23 PM

I have a 153 tooth flex plate. I know that there is two different starter, one that works for my application and one for the larger flex plate. Which one do I need and how can I tell them apart?

crazy longhorn · 08-11-2004, 07:26 PM

153 t flex, straight across bolt holes.....168 t staggered bolt pattern on the starter......the block has all 3 holes

jugernot · 08-11-2004, 07:36 PM

Crazy Longhorn

Thanks, that just the info I needed.

**john** · 08-11-2004, 07:59 PM

While were on the subject, anyone know which application uses 153t or 168t?
Thanks John

kaycee · 08-11-2004, 08:48 PM

I have found on all my 327 they were the 153 T and the 350 has all had 168T so on my 69 stepside I put in a 327 with a 168t and a 350 starter (staggered) works great, the straight across pattern won't work (Yes I tried) difference is the nose cone on starter.

**passthebuck** · 08-11-2004, 11:06 PM

I was wondering that same sort of question John. I always thought that the BIG clutch (11 & 12") models would use the 168t flywheel/flexplate. I do know that I've seen a lot of bigblocks with the 168t flywheels/flexplates. I propose that EVERYONE on this site go under their trucks right now & check! JK!

08-11-2004, 07:23 PM	#1
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Which Starter Do I Use??????? I have a 153 tooth flex plate. I know that there is two different starter, one that works for my application and one for the larger flex plate. Which one do I need and how can I tell them apart? __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

08-11-2004, 07:26 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	153 t flex, straight across bolt holes.....168 t staggered bolt pattern on the starter......the block has all 3 holes __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

08-11-2004, 07:36 PM	#3
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Crazy Longhorn Thanks, that just the info I needed. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

08-11-2004, 07:59 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	While were on the subject, anyone know which application uses 153t or 168t? Thanks John __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

08-11-2004, 08:48 PM	#5
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	I have found on all my 327 they were the 153 T and the 350 has all had 168T so on my 69 stepside I put in a 327 with a 168t and a 350 starter (staggered) works great, the straight across pattern won't work (Yes I tried) difference is the nose cone on starter. __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

08-11-2004, 11:06 PM	#6
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	I was wondering that same sort of question John. I always thought that the BIG clutch (11 & 12") models would use the 168t flywheel/flexplate. I do know that I've seen a lot of bigblocks with the 168t flywheels/flexplates. I propose that EVERYONE on this site go under their trucks right now & check! JK! __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car



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