Are starters date coded?
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '05, '09, '15
Are starters date coded?
I may need to replace the starter in the 65. I am not a numbers guy but I don't want to turn in a date coded part for a $15 core charge. I would rather save it for someone who cares about that stuff.
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Date Code
Yes, just to the right of the part number is the date code. It is coded as Year, Month, Day----Example 5B21 is Year 5 (could be 1955, 65, 75 etc.), month February, day 21. So, 5B21 could be February 21, 1955, 65, 75, etc. Most part numbers were only used for a few years, so you would have to know the time span of a particular part number to know what decade it was from.
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St. Jude Donor '05, '09, '15
Thanks guys for the info.
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I need a late 64 date for my 65....probably something like 4L or 4M. Let me know. Thanks SEAN azbowtie@***.net
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St. Jude Donor '05, '09, '15
Well, I pulled the starter and it looks like it is the original 65. I tested it with a battery out of the car and it worked every time but does have some play in the gear. I purchased a rebuilt starter ahead of time just in case so I went ahead and put it on the car with new battery cables. Cranks now like like it never did before!
The old starter is part number 1107320. I will offer it to forum members for the cost of the rebuilt starter and core charge, $52.00, plus shipping. If you are interested pm me the date you need. I don't mean to make this complicated but I am looking to help someone out. Not sell it cheap for someone else to turn it over for a profit.
For those who have already asked, it does not meet your needs.
The old starter is part number 1107320. I will offer it to forum members for the cost of the rebuilt starter and core charge, $52.00, plus shipping. If you are interested pm me the date you need. I don't mean to make this complicated but I am looking to help someone out. Not sell it cheap for someone else to turn it over for a profit.
For those who have already asked, it does not meet your needs.
