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Old 04-14-2009, 09:32 PM   #11
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Re: 396 Big Block starter? 1970? help?

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Originally Posted by Mike C View Post
I had a cast iron nose starter on my '70 402. I had all sorts of hot start problems and ditched it for a CVR mini-starter. Best $150 I EVER spent. I had a battery with a failed cell, only 10.2 volts max, and it still cranked 'er up until I got a new battery.
x2. A high-torque mini starter is the only starter I will buy from now on.
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