high torque starter
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high torque starter
Is anyone running a high torque starter. I had one on my 351c and would love to have one on this car. Does anyone know what flywheel tooth the 64 thunderbird has on it. thanks again.
Re: high torque starter
Does '64 have a short nose starter or a long nose starter?
1966 Thunderbird Convertible (Emberglo / White-Emberglo)
Modified 428 - stroked, rollercam, aluminum top end, headers
Livermore, CA
Modified 428 - stroked, rollercam, aluminum top end, headers
Livermore, CA
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Re: high torque starter
I believe it’s the long nose. I think it is also the 153 tooth flywheel. The only ones I can find for 153 are for a Chevrolet
Re: high torque starter
Yes, the 64 is like the 63 in that regard and has the long nose starter.
You can change out the flex plate with the 65+ part and go with the newer style starter - as I have done.
I have also heard of guys using the short starter on the 153 tooth plate. They claim it works fine but I have no first hand knowledge of that.
Scott
You can change out the flex plate with the 65+ part and go with the newer style starter - as I have done.
I have also heard of guys using the short starter on the 153 tooth plate. They claim it works fine but I have no first hand knowledge of that.
Scott
1964 Coupe Wimbledon white/Rangoon Red w/black int. Owned for 42 years. It was my folks car before that (second owners). VTCI # 12013.
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Re: high torque starter
How much difference can there be in a 153 tooth and a 164. I mean pitch wise. I’ve got one for that flex plate.
Re: high torque starter
You might try a RobbMc mini-starter. The #3026 looks right for your application. I have one on my 61 Thunderbird with 153 tooth flywheel. Here’s the website, https://www.robbmcperformance.com/produ ... block.html.
Good luck.
Bill
Good luck.
Bill
Past owner 1961 Thunderbird - Heritage Burgundy Metallic
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