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ocbaud · 12-11-2003, 09:08 PM

how many teeth will i need on my flywheel?

**old Rusty C10** · 12-11-2003, 09:25 PM

all of em

**swervin ervin** · 12-11-2003, 09:38 PM

Depends on which starter you use. With the offset bolt holes in the starter nose, like your 305 has, you would need the 14" 168 tooth flexplate. I can't remember if a 71 block will work with offset starters or not, but with a straight across bolt pattern on the nose it uses a 12-1/2" 153 tooth flexplate.

ocbaud · 12-11-2003, 09:48 PM

and any of them should work fine with my th350c?

TIMSPEED · 12-11-2003, 10:43 PM

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Originally posted by ocbaud
and any of them should work fine with my th350c?

I would say it depends on what year block you have. If you have the staggered bolt pattern starter (normal with a small block) you'll need a 168-tooth flexplate/starter. Trust me, I know this from experience.

ocbaud · 12-11-2003, 10:51 PM

if it was a '71 block, what would i need?

**swervin ervin** · 12-11-2003, 11:20 PM

No a 168 tooth is not normal, or what you think is normal.

Most all small blocks are drilled and tapped for both starters. I have had many small blocks with straight across bolt patterns. But, not every small block will have both patterns. I suggest you wait until you see what the block you use has. A lot of the older blocks only had straight across patterns. I know this because I'm old and have changed many starters in my days.

TIMSPEED · 12-12-2003, 12:06 AM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin
A lot of the older blocks only had straight across patterns.

I thought Big blocks were straight across and small blocks were staggered? (At least on chevy's) I could be wrong, because the old small block I've seen is a 75 (mine

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**swervin ervin** · 12-12-2003, 12:43 AM

You are wrong. :p

Nvbowtie · 12-12-2003, 10:34 AM

Ask the builder, the small blocks can use either straight or stagger at least my block is that way.

and do yourself a favor,
get it lined up to be sure while it's on the engine stand,
or cherry picker before you put it in.

or just buy a mini starter with multiple mount positions for 153 or 168, thats where I am heading now.

12-11-2003, 09:08 PM	#1
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12-11-2003, 09:25 PM	#2
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12-11-2003, 09:38 PM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Depends on which starter you use. With the offset bolt holes in the starter nose, like your 305 has, you would need the 14" 168 tooth flexplate. I can't remember if a 71 block will work with offset starters or not, but with a straight across bolt pattern on the nose it uses a 12-1/2" 153 tooth flexplate. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-11-2003, 11:20 PM	#7
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	No a 168 tooth is not normal, or what you think is normal. Most all small blocks are drilled and tapped for both starters. I have had many small blocks with straight across bolt patterns. But, not every small block will have both patterns. I suggest you wait until you see what the block you use has. A lot of the older blocks only had straight across patterns. I know this because I'm old and have changed many starters in my days. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-12-2003, 10:34 AM	#10
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	Ask the builder, the small blocks can use either straight or stagger at least my block is that way. and do yourself a favor, get it lined up to be sure while it's on the engine stand, or cherry picker before you put it in. or just buy a mini starter with multiple mount positions for 153 or 168, thats where I am heading now. __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe Last edited by Nvbowtie; 12-12-2003 at 10:37 AM.

12-11-2003, 09:48 PM	#4
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	and any of them should work fine with my th350c?

12-11-2003, 10:51 PM	#6
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	if it was a '71 block, what would i need?

12-12-2003, 12:43 AM	#9
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	You are wrong. :p



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