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Starter???
I have a questions on starters. I am restoring a 72 that was an automatic and converting to a 5sp. is there a difference between a automatic starter and a manual starters.
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There is a difference in the stock th400 starter and the 4sp starters so I can only assume there would also be to the 5sp. Most likely to do with the tooth count on the gear that anything else but I'm not sure on that.
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Different gear count starters mount differently that much I know. A lot of these mini starters come with a bunch of mounting holes so they apparently fit just about everything.
I guess the big difference will be in the tooth count on the ring gear.
I guess the big difference will be in the tooth count on the ring gear.
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The manual starter has a cast iron nose cone. The automatic starter uses an aluminum nose cone. They are not interchangeable.
I really like the Delco PMGR starter with the special bolts. I tried a remanufactured stock starter but it had an aftermarket replacement nose cone. I could not get it to work right so I tried the Delco PMGR. It is 100% new, weighs a LOT less and works great. About $100 or so from places like Rock Auto. If they do not put the special bolts in the box for you you can PM me for a pair. There is no "lookup" for the part but if you are interested in the part number, just ask and I will post it.
I really like the Delco PMGR starter with the special bolts. I tried a remanufactured stock starter but it had an aftermarket replacement nose cone. I could not get it to work right so I tried the Delco PMGR. It is 100% new, weighs a LOT less and works great. About $100 or so from places like Rock Auto. If they do not put the special bolts in the box for you you can PM me for a pair. There is no "lookup" for the part but if you are interested in the part number, just ask and I will post it.
