ok i have heard that engine blocks from the mid 70's had problems with the starter holes that were machined back to far. i think i have that problem cause i have a 75 block when i went to put the starter on it was to far away from the flexplate i could fit prolly 3 paper clips in between the flexplate and starter teeth. i was woundering would a mini starter work or would i have to get a special starter thanks.

 

i have a 72 block also.

are you trying to put an aftermarket starter on there, thats why its not working?

i havent had any trouble with mine, with an aftermarket starter.

 

what flexplate do you have. i got a delco starter for a 74 vette and put on it. and was to far away.

 

shims?

 

i got a 77 chevy block in my trans, but its got lotsa room,

 

flexplate is from an 85 camaro

 

Shims make it worse, when it's already too far away.

 

ya its to far away without any shims

 

Are yousure you have the right starter/flexplate combo?

 

ya its a 168 tooth flexplate and i got a starter from a 74 vette