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Old 07-22-2019, 07:57 PM
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I have a 1969 427 with a th400 it had a 12" 3 lug converter I want to change t a 6 lug 14" flexplate can I do this and if so what about the starter? Thank You
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Old 07-22-2019, 08:38 PM
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I think I just have to go to a staggered bolt starter
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Yes. Common aluminum snout starter is industry number 3510, industry number for iron snout starter is 3689.
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Old 07-23-2019, 12:29 AM
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And.... when you buy your new starter, may as well buy the correct bolts to mount it with. No reason to cheap out now.
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And.... when you buy your new starter, may as well buy the correct bolts to mount it with. No reason to cheap out now.
So true -- you're not going to believe how many times I have seen Pick-a-Nut bolts used to bolt on starters and the owner can't figure out where all the racket comes from along with tore up ring gear ... TAZ
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