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Old May 24, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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just checking - 350 with 5 speed - starter

Just cranked my TPI 350. I used the 5 speed that was behind the 305.

I am getting a little grinding at the starter when I first hit the key.

Will the starter for the 305 5 speed work on the 350 (yes it does bolt on)? Do I need to modify anything other than possibly shims?

flywheel was same tooth count and size as flexplate. 700r4 starter doesn't fit the 5 speed bellhousing. Had to use the smaller starter from the 5 speed.

This seems to be the only problem and troubleshooting so far with the swap.
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Old May 24, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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Re: just checking - 350 with 5 speed - starter

as long as you are using all 153 tooth stuff you shouldnt have any problem with compatability you just need to play with some shims
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Old May 24, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Re: just checking - 350 with 5 speed - starter

I would try some putting shims in. if it bolts up and turns the motor it should work.
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Old May 24, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Re: just checking - 350 with 5 speed - starter

Yup shims. My last 350/t5 build needed a 1/16 and 1/64
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