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FE Technical Forum / Re: Starter for 73 truck with headers
« on: November 30, 2023, 11:13:21 AM »
On a '68 model, I've had good success with a Powermaster. They have several versions, I think mine is the Powermaster Mastertorque Starter 9606. Mine is the black bodied one. In my case it worked with Hooker headers where the factory starter wouldn't fit. It is clock-able at the mounting face also, so it can be swung around for some adjustment with fit.
I also have one of the RobbMc mini starters as a spare, but haven't actually had it on the engine to verify; but I'm confident it will fit because it's small bodied (and by reputation is supposed to be a great option).
On second thought --- I was initially fairly certain I could get my starter in and out with the header still bolted on, but the only time I've needed to do so was when I was also removing the bell-housing. So now I've got a little doubt as to whether or not I could just do a starter replacement by itself, I'd need to go have a look from the bottom side and refresh my memory.
I also have one of the RobbMc mini starters as a spare, but haven't actually had it on the engine to verify; but I'm confident it will fit because it's small bodied (and by reputation is supposed to be a great option).
On second thought --- I was initially fairly certain I could get my starter in and out with the header still bolted on, but the only time I've needed to do so was when I was also removing the bell-housing. So now I've got a little doubt as to whether or not I could just do a starter replacement by itself, I'd need to go have a look from the bottom side and refresh my memory.