Starter fit question
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Starter fit question
The starter on my 77 went bad today it has a 400 motor and I dont have enough cash to get a new one. But I do have a good one from a 302.
Will it work?
Its really cold out so I thought I would ask hear befor I go swap it out in 0 degree weather.
Will it work?
Its really cold out so I thought I would ask hear befor I go swap it out in 0 degree weather.
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Hey,
I hope it helps, but I spent a couple of minutes on AutoZone's website and looked up the part numbers for a 302 and a 400 starter. They are different numbers. Sounds as though they won't fit.
#DL3154 5.0 L (302 cid)
#DL3152 6.6 L (400 cid)
I hope it helps, but I spent a couple of minutes on AutoZone's website and looked up the part numbers for a 302 and a 400 starter. They are different numbers. Sounds as though they won't fit.
#DL3154 5.0 L (302 cid)
#DL3152 6.6 L (400 cid)
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240/300 I-6 / 302 / 351W starters are the same...BUT...there are two different starters..one for a manual trans, one for an automatic.
351C (cars only) 351M/400 starters are not the same as 240/300/302/351W's.
Junkyard info: The cars used 351C's = 1970/74 / 351M's 1975/79 / 400's 1971/79. 8 valve cover bolts per valve cover. (the 302 and 351W's have 6 bolts per cover)
Trucks used 351M/400's 1977/82.
The 351C/351M/400 starter is the same for manual or auto trans.
351C (cars only) 351M/400 starters are not the same as 240/300/302/351W's.
Junkyard info: The cars used 351C's = 1970/74 / 351M's 1975/79 / 400's 1971/79. 8 valve cover bolts per valve cover. (the 302 and 351W's have 6 bolts per cover)
Trucks used 351M/400's 1977/82.
The 351C/351M/400 starter is the same for manual or auto trans.
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Also, the 460 starter is the same as the 351C/351M/400 starter. The 460 starter in the 80s has a lot more torque than the 400 starter and is good if you are building a high compression C or M block motor.
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Originally Posted by VMK270
Mine went awhile ago too. I took it apart, emery clothed all the contact surfaces and re-assembled it....works as good as new. This might be a cheaper option for you.
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Originally Posted by scrapyardking
I seen blue smoke come out of it, I think its toast
Or, buy a rebuilt starter from an autoparts store.
Same exact starter on the cars: 1970/79 as the 1977/82 351M/400 trucks used.
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The rebuilt starter is about $39-$45, a rebuild kit is around $20. They aren't difficult to rebuild, but they aren't fun at all.
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Im not tryin to jack this thread, but i need to get my 86, wich has a 300 I-6 carb manual. would i be able to use my 460's starter (460 is a 1979)? i did some compairing the cone on the end seems a little longer. but i went under and it could seem to fit. just thought id ask before i would mess around with it. thanks! (they want $40 at the junk yard for a starter.... and a new one costs 50 at the local store.)
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the nose piece is the only difference in 302 and 400 starter
by changing the bolts the 302 starter will start the 400 just fine,only thing I noticed with auto I got a real light chirp in reverse under hard pull
by changing the bolts the 302 starter will start the 400 just fine,only thing I noticed with auto I got a real light chirp in reverse under hard pull
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