Starter Question on a '78...
Melting Slicks
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From: Woodinville WA
3rd Gear
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Drew
Here's a pic of the starter (1978) after my engine compartment resto from last year. Note the two starter bolts, brace on the right side and the ground cable. The ground cable connects to the frame. You'll also see another black cable of the same size that routes to the battery...these are the two you would not want to get mixed up!
Here's a pic of the starter (1978) after my engine compartment resto from last year. Note the two starter bolts, brace on the right side and the ground cable. The ground cable connects to the frame. You'll also see another black cable of the same size that routes to the battery...these are the two you would not want to get mixed up!
3rd Gear
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Thanks. I have tried both, including fine and course to no success. I have also tried cleaning it out and checking with a tap to no success. I did order the bolt so fingers crossed. If I find a solution other than the threads are jacked I will post. FYI, the M7-1 thread tap seemed to work well. Trying an M7-1 metric bolt tonight.
Race Director
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From: SW Florida.
Your starter. Chuck it. The new permanent magnet mini starters are a significant improvement and cheap. Very few 78 cars are judged for originality. That is the only scenario where that starter has an excuse to live. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-CHEVY-3...item1ec048339d
Le Mans Master
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Your starter. Chuck it. The new permanent magnet mini starters are a significant improvement and cheap. Very few 78 cars are judged for originality. That is the only scenario where that starter has an excuse to live. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-CHEVY-3...item1ec048339d
I've bought starters and alternators from DB in Tennessee ... HUGE coverage, great price & quality.
https://www.dbelectrical.com/product...sdr0019-l.html
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