Bullet style starter

[srfinatsunset]

I have a 1968 K10 Suburban. Manual transmission. The starter is bullet style start. It’s a 3 bolt starter. Maybe 55-62 block not real sure. It’s bolts horizontal to the block, Not vertical like the normal small Block would.

I’m looking for an updated style or mini high torque starter that will fit the block.

[RustyPile]

Look closer.. The starter isn't bolted to the block.. It's bolted to the bellhousing.. In the very beginning, Chevrolet designed the starter to mount to the bellhousing.. In 1955, when the first V8 was introduced, this mounting technique was continued for several more years. Judging from the picture, the starter you have is the early design high torque model.. Identified by its overall length.. The field windings are larger and require a longer starter main housing, identified by the copper extension between the solenoid and the winding terminal. I have this same starter on my 454 and it easily cranks the engine.

If the block is drilled for it, you can upgrade to a more modern starter but you may need to grind the bellhousing in that area to gain clearance.

[RustyPile]

I did a little more foot work for you.. According to the Lime Book, engine block is either a 75 - 77 350 or 79 305. Built in Flint, MI on July 1st. Check the casting numbers on the block for clarification and year it was cast.. The smaller stamped numbers to the left is the partial VIN.. If this number matches the VIN on the B pillar, this engine is original to the truck, which I doubt is the case..

According to the stampings, it being a '55 - '62 block does not compute here.

[srfinatsunset]

Originally Posted by RustyPile

I did a little more foot work for you.. According to the Lime Book, engine block is either a 75 - 77 350 or 79 305. Built in Flint, MI on July 1st. Check the casting numbers on the block for clarification and year it was cast.. The smaller stamped numbers to the left is the partial VIN.. If this number matches the VIN on the B pillar, this engine is original to the truck, which I doubt is the case..

According to the stampings, it being a '55 - '62 block does not compute here.

Rusty pile. Yes I see that now. The Bell Housing, I spaced it on that. Everything I’ve work on in the passed, Ford n Chevy modern stuff started bolt to the block. This motor is all over the place.

As for the motor. Nothing matches. The intake, carb, heads and the gloves box sticker.

The posts are loose on the starter that why I’m asking about a new modern style starter.