Can't get new starter in... Need help
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Can't get new starter in... Need help
Hey all. I ordered a new starter from rock auto and cannot get it in. The old one slides in as smooth as butter but I've been struggling with this new one for hours.. The new starter has extra bracing on it which makes it a lot larger and it's hitting a piece I've outlined on the block. Any suggestions or ideas would be great. Thank you.
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Hey all. I ordered a new starter from rock auto and cannot get it in. The old one slides in as smooth as butter but I've been struggling with this new one for hours.. The new starter has extra bracing on it which makes it a lot larger and it's hitting a piece I've outlined on the block. Any suggestions or ideas would be great. Thank you.
That looks like a larger diameter starter. Also, the housing where the bendix sits, is definitely different. Unless its just the picture, it looks bigger around then the old one.
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I would send it back and just get the Remy Gold one I just put in (96220).
It fits and cranks perfectly.
(You still have an LS1 in this, correct? You did not swap in an LT1 or anything else, right??)
It fits and cranks perfectly.
(You still have an LS1 in this, correct? You did not swap in an LT1 or anything else, right??)
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Looks like the wrong starter. The stock one has a long bolt and short bolt. The new one you have has a full width casting on the side that accepts the short bolt. I ordered a power steering rack from them and got the wrong one. Just a mix up. Everything else from them has been spot on.
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Looks like the wrong starter. The stock one has a long bolt and short bolt. The new one you have has a full width casting on the side that accepts the short bolt. I ordered a power steering rack from them and got the wrong one. Just a mix up. Everything else from them has been spot on.
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Glad to hear that you got it in there. I have had good luck with rock auto with everything but that steering rack. The neck was a different angle and wouldnt clear the exhaust. Otherwise they are a great place to find those tough to find factory style items.
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I have a truck starter in mine along with a starter bridge I was unfortunate to have my previous starter crack off and I had a hell of time getting it in with the bridge I just jiggled it around for like 3 hours till I forced into place