Swapping starters. Which ones will fit?
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From: Regina, SK
Swapping starters. Which ones will fit?
The starter went on my spare/parts truck. I was just going to go to the wreckers and find one there. My truck is a 78 F-250 4x4 standard with a 351. How specific is the starter? Will one from a 2wd fit? From a auto? Just 77 to 79 or can I look for one off a newer truck?
More Turbo
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Sorry bud, the 351C isnt technically a big block, they have the same bore spacing as a Windsor, and even the same bolt pattern. The 289/302/351W/C have the same bolt pattern, whereas the 351m/400/429/460 has the same bolt pattern. The 351 modified/400 has a taller deck height than the 351C, which is what their based off of, so I'd think that thats were the modified came from, but I'm not sure.
Back to the OP's question, I think that ford had 2 main different starters, and I could be wrong, the two bolt and the three bolt.
Back to the OP's question, I think that ford had 2 main different starters, and I could be wrong, the two bolt and the three bolt.
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You can use an automatic starter on a manual, but you shouldn't use a manual starter on an automatic.
Reasoning being they have different engagement depths and using a manual starter will eat the ring gear more quickly.
Also as for the two vs. three bolt starters, not all two bolts are the same. Some of the throwout assemblies are clocked differently.
Just take your old starter with you and get one that matches.
Reasoning being they have different engagement depths and using a manual starter will eat the ring gear more quickly.
Also as for the two vs. three bolt starters, not all two bolts are the same. Some of the throwout assemblies are clocked differently.
Just take your old starter with you and get one that matches.
