1977 starter trouble
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1977 starter trouble
I'm looking in to replacing my starter with an aftermarket gear reduction / high torque starter. I've got a 383 stroker in the car and planning to build it up more. Does anyone have experience with this style starter and if so what would you recommend. It's a street car so I want reliable and tough. Thanks all.
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I have always used Powermaster mini starters. They are a bit expensive but have high torque for big compression and the quality is very good. Some are even clockable so you can rotate the starter body in the mount to clear headers or get it in the exact position you want.
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I have always used Powermaster mini starters. They are a bit expensive but have high torque for big compression and the quality is very good. Some are even clockable so you can rotate the starter body in the mount to clear headers or get it in the exact position you want.
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So far I like the Powermaster starter but after closer inspection the flexplate is in need of a dentist. I really didn't want to pull the trans out of the car but I suppose that will give me a chance to change the front seal as well as the flexplate and I ordered a trans pan with a drain plug so I suppose it's not all bad. Winters in Indiana aren't Corvette friendly anyway.
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From: Terre Haute Indiana
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The new flexplate is on along with a new starter and all new seals and gaskets on the trans. Only $500 paid to the transmission shop. Sadly the Powermaster starter was a failure so hopefully Jegs will at least give me credit for it. While under the car I noticed the radiator has a leak so it'll be next on the list.
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I have always used Powermaster mini starters. They are a bit expensive but have high torque for big compression and the quality is very good. Some are even clockable so you can rotate the starter body in the mount to clear headers or get it in the exact position you want.
Question for you experts...I wrapped my mini (hold the jokes) with a heat shield? Will dirt and moisture build and mess p the starter. My sidemount headers are right there.
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What he said. I'm glad my big, ole, hunky starter went. I love my new mini. Rotating it was a plus.
Question for you experts...I wrapped my mini (hold the jokes) with a heat shield? Will dirt and moisture build and mess p the starter. My sidemount headers are right there.
Question for you experts...I wrapped my mini (hold the jokes) with a heat shield? Will dirt and moisture build and mess p the starter. My sidemount headers are right there.