67 327 Starter?
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Racer
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67 327 Starter?
Looking to replace the original starting in my 67 with a mini high torque starter cause it has issues starting when warm. The car is still in storage since it is barely 50 degrees here in wisconsin.
I am wondering if the 67 327/300 Manual trans all stock has the offset bolt pattern or the straight across?
Thanks for your help!
John
I am wondering if the 67 327/300 Manual trans all stock has the offset bolt pattern or the straight across?
Thanks for your help!
John
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Looking to replace the original starting in my 67 with a mini high torque starter cause it has issues starting when warm. The car is still in storage since it is barely 50 degrees here in wisconsin.
I am wondering if the 67 327/300 Manual trans all stock has the offset bolt pattern or the straight across?
Thanks for your help!
John
I am wondering if the 67 327/300 Manual trans all stock has the offset bolt pattern or the straight across?
Thanks for your help!
John
In the meantime, think about cleaning, lubing your old starter. It has worked for almost 50 years and it could go that many years more with a little attention.
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Would it be the 153 or 168 tooth?
Thanks in advance!
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I vote for getting your original starter rebuilt and use it for anther 50 years. I really don't think you will gain any thing by using those new starters. unless your trying to lighten your car up for racing. and if your doing that you wont be using that 327.
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Looking to replace the original starting in my 67 with a mini high torque starter cause it has issues starting when warm. The car is still in storage since it is barely 50 degrees here in wisconsin.
I am wondering if the 67 327/300 Manual trans all stock has the offset bolt pattern or the straight across?
Thanks for your help!
John
I am wondering if the 67 327/300 Manual trans all stock has the offset bolt pattern or the straight across?
Thanks for your help!
John
If it is the original starter, send it out for a restoration. It sounds like the main field windings need to be replaced, due to the varnish insulation failing after 47 years.
Or the solenoid needs a rebuild.
DonO
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I have a buddy that has been restoring C2 and C3 Vettes for quite a few years and he puts them on all his cars so he recommended it to me. says they are a lot higher torque and do not have the issues with heat. he said it was staggered as well, but seeing as the car is 2 hrs away, I wanted to make sure before I ordered it
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I have a buddy that has been restoring C2 and C3 Vettes for quite a few years and he puts them on all his cars so he recommended it to me. says they are a lot higher torque and do not have the issues with heat. he said it was staggered as well, but seeing as the car is 2 hrs away, I wanted to make sure before I ordered it
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I will purchase a mini starter for now and get the original rebuilt so I have it. The car is numbers matching so I want to make sure I save all the parts.
Thanks for you help!
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He is a really good guy that does it as a side job. he is more of a bang for your buck guy than keeping everything original. Definitely very intelligent. I appreciate all you comments and feedback and I am sure I will be asking more questions!!!!
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Thanks for your opinions. I just looked and the pictures I took of the block when I tore the motor apart and it is the offset style.
I will purchase a mini starter for now and get the original rebuilt so I have it. The car is numbers matching so I want to make sure I save all the parts.
Thanks for you help!
I will purchase a mini starter for now and get the original rebuilt so I have it. The car is numbers matching so I want to make sure I save all the parts.
Thanks for you help!
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I guess I did not think I would get as much push back on the mini starter.....
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To be honest I am a member of a corvette club up here in wisconsin and almost everyone that has a mid year has put one on and all the slow starting has gone away. I am definitely not going to throw the original away, just want a spare and think the mini is a good route to go.
I guess I did not think I would get as much push back on the mini starter.....
I guess I did not think I would get as much push back on the mini starter.....
It amazes me how people replace something that's gave them years of great service that's wore out over the years and replaces them and bad mouths the wore our part against there new wiz bang part
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There's nothing to gain on a STOCK engine only bragging rights and lose of money. If you had a race car with high compression and other needs then yes buy one. But on a stock car you gain nothing.
It amazes me how people replace something that's gave them years of great service that's wore out over the years and replaces them and bad mouths the wore our part against there new wiz bang part
It amazes me how people replace something that's gave them years of great service that's wore out over the years and replaces them and bad mouths the wore our part against there new wiz bang part
hopefully i did not offend you, as it was not my intent as I truly appreciate your input and advice.
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