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Nov 13, 2012 | 03:53 PM

dmack91

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289 Starter Question

Can anyone confirm if I can just swap nose cones on the starter motor I have? I have a starter for a manual (short nose) and need one for a C4 (long nose cone). Not sure if the armature shaft is longer, or if the housing is just shaped differently.

I know I should just buy a new one, but I am just trying to see if the engine that came in my truck will run or if I have to do a complete rebuild or swap. Should be able to get a nose cone from a local yard cheap if it will work.

Thanks.

Nov 13, 2012 | 09:51 PM

ben73058

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Bump for you Dmack - see if someone can answer your question.

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Nov 13, 2012 | 09:58 PM

MCarlson

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My mechanic buddy says the shaft is longer so swapping out the nose itself wouldn't work.
Mike

Nov 14, 2012 | 02:38 AM

dmack91

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Mike,

Thanks for the help. Thought that might be the case, but thought I would check.

Nov 14, 2012 | 08:17 AM

jim collins

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You can get shims at NAPA, about 1/4 " thick, i used one once just so i could use a new starter that was for an automatic on a standard set up. Saved me from buying another new starter and having to let it just lay around. It was a 289 engine.

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OOps, i read your post wrong, i see you need to go the other way, can't help on that other than searching for another starter. Sorry.
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Nov 14, 2012 | 12:56 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dmack91

Mike,

Thanks for the help. Thought that might be the case, but thought I would check.
Uh huh...

When you get your C4 starter, measure the two armatures. I'll betcha they'll be the same length since the parts catalog lists the same DOAZ-11005-A armature for both 1963/68 289 A/T & M/T.

How many mechanics in today's world would know about armature lengths for an engine last used in 1968? How many would have Ford parts catalogs?