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Topic: What starter to use???
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-24-2001 09:14 PM
   
OK,Got the 164 tooth flywheel into the Lakewood scattershield. The old starter wont fit, even in the outside holes. So which starter should I get? As long as we're changing it it might as well be a newer style "mini". Which Ford v-8 windsor engined trucks used 11" clutches and modern starters? Thanks guys, gotta buy this Saturday, it's ready to go in in the morning.  SteveW
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Doc
Gearhead Posts: 466
From: Redwood City, Ca. USA
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 08-24-2001 09:51 PM
If you can't find one in time I have a new Tilton 3 bolt for the 164 tooth wheel, just get one to replace it soon and you can have this one.
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 2419
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 08-24-2001 10:26 PM
I use a 164 tooth flywheel, and there is a manual starter and an automatic unit. You CANNOT use an automatic starter with the manual tranny... but I *believe* you can use a manual tranny with the automatic.I tried to re-use the automatic starter when I changed my car over to a 4-speed back in high school. I believe the nose housing on the starter would hit the flywheel. Whatever it was, it wouldn't work. I also tried a later model starter at one time... and it didn't withdrawl the bendix (starter) gear back far enough when you let off the key. When the engine started, it spun that poor (expensive!) starter into oblivion! Luckily, the parts store took it back. You might try a 60's-70's era manual tranny small block starter. Good Luck! ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/motorcitymustang/cmml/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 968
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 08-24-2001 11:05 PM
On your car I would look at a multi-position racing starter. Mine is a Powermaster. The particular model of mine is no longer made, but the units from CVR are identical. Several racing buddies of mine use them. Spins my 13:1 engine over w no problems now for 3 years. They adjust to 9 different mounnting positions to clear headers, block, pan, etc. Price is not too bad. $160 from Jegs. Rebuilt Ford Mini starters run in this same price range + core charge. Plus the Ford starters only mount in one position. The nose piece is not an issue on this starter. There isn't one.Take a look:
http://www.cvrproducts.com/auto.html#anchor1665030 Later, David Cole
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-24-2001 11:38 PM
Thanks for the quick responses everone!
I'm hoping to find an "modern" off the shelf unit in the morning. But you know what the "modern" parts man needs, Make, model, year, engine, tranny, w or w/o a/c etc! LOL I'm thinking of a 1988 F-150 5.0 5spd p/u for a starter. But I'm not sure they used a 164 tooth flywheel.  This engine really doesn't need a hi-torque starter at 10-1 compression and the distributor isn't "locked". But the weight savings from the modern starter might offset some of the weight gain of the Lakewood scattersheild.Thanks again! SteveW
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1724
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 08-24-2001 11:45 PM
My '78 300 cu. in. 6 cyl truck uses 11" flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate.. I think most 300 cu in 6 cyl trucks w/manual are the same..
Good luck
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-25-2001 12:59 PM
OK,Got one for a '93 Lightning, that fits like a glove. Thanks everyone!
SteveW
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