and all the connections.. Can't the cable deteriorate underneath the rubber shielding?
big block starter question???
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Drifting
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From: wichita kansas
big block starter question???
i just fired up my 68' 427/390 for the first time after re-build. the starter BARELY could turn the engine over, and now........after breaking the camshaft in, it can't re-start the engine, it cranks VERY slow, and start "clicking". (the battery is brand new, and checks out good)
my question is this: is there a big difference between a bb starter and a small block starter..someone told me that a small block starter casing is tapered towards the front of the starter and a bb is not. is that true?this is a Delco "OEM" replacement starter, but doesn't seem to have the UMPH to turn this engine over...any ideas???? thanks, Rick
my question is this: is there a big difference between a bb starter and a small block starter..someone told me that a small block starter casing is tapered towards the front of the starter and a bb is not. is that true?this is a Delco "OEM" replacement starter, but doesn't seem to have the UMPH to turn this engine over...any ideas???? thanks, Rick
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the correct starter for a 427 standard or automatic is a staggered cast iron nose starter with the field connection approximately 3/4 of a inch gap between the switch and field post for a HD starter.......
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I know it's not original equipment, but after having years of unreliable starting (even after I bought a new OEM starter) I gave in an installed one of those high gear ratio starters. Haven't had a single problem since then. BTW, I have the same type of BB engine.
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a BB starter is bigger then a SB starter. and should have the short or small front bracket to the engine block. and make sure you have the bracket on the starter. and like above check all connections
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Make sure you have the ground from out board mounting bolt to the frame.
2X and changing to a different design starter. Been running Hooker sidemounts for quite some time, and have gone to the GM mini starter from a 2500 pick-up, or any GM truck/van that has the large ring gear with the stagged bolt mounting pattern.
2X and changing to a different design starter. Been running Hooker sidemounts for quite some time, and have gone to the GM mini starter from a 2500 pick-up, or any GM truck/van that has the large ring gear with the stagged bolt mounting pattern.
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Drifting
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From: wichita kansas
Make sure you have the ground from out board mounting bolt to the frame.
2X and changing to a different design starter. Been running Hooker sidemounts for quite some time, and have gone to the GM mini starter from a 2500 pick-up, or any GM truck/van that has the large ring gear with the stagged bolt mounting pattern.
2X and changing to a different design starter. Been running Hooker sidemounts for quite some time, and have gone to the GM mini starter from a 2500 pick-up, or any GM truck/van that has the large ring gear with the stagged bolt mounting pattern.
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