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Old May 31, 2016 | 01:44 PM
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Are starters numbered or date coded to the car?
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Old May 31, 2016 | 01:55 PM
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Hi V,
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The starters all have a stamped part number that indicates their application and a stamped date code that indicates when they were assembled.
Both make them appropriate for certain cars.
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The part # indicates an early 71 model year, 350 cu.in., 4-speed starter.
The date indicates January 5, 1971. '1' the year, 'A' the month, '5' the day.
This starter is on an engine in a car produced mid-January, 1971.


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Thanks as usual Alan! Part # very faded. Date code looks like it's Feb 20 73?


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Thanks as usual Alan! Part # very faded. Date code looks like it's Feb 20 73?
I agree with the date code. The part number looks like it's been scrubbed. I can make out a 9, the 8 looks upside down. Probably a service replacement.

The LS4 starter ended with a 9 for automatic. May not have even been made for a Corvette.
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I agree with the date code. The part number looks like it's been scrubbed. I can make out a 9, the 8 looks upside down. Probably a service replacement.

The LS4 starter ended with a 9 for automatic. May not have even been made for a Corvette.
Aside from the numbers would it matter if starter not made specifically made for a corvette? It fits perfect with no clearance issues. Only reason I dropped it is to swap out for a broken selenoid cover.
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Hi V,
It sounds like you've been using it without a problem, so the stamps wouldn't be enough reason to change it at this point.
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