How can I tell if I have the right starter

[prayers1 153]

FYI:

69 Fastback, 289, Large Bellhousing, 164 tooth flywheel, 4spd toploader.

 

The drivetrain is currently rebuilt and out of the car.

 

I gave up assuming that the PO had all the right parts.

 

I do have a starter in the boxes of part received, but how do I know if it's gonna fit before putting the motor in.

 

I've read that there are 2 types of starters with different noses. Not sure on which one I have.

 

Thanks!

[prayers1 153]

Anybody want to give this a shot?

[69RavenConv 286]

Is it marked with a manufacturer or part number? There's a difference in the throw between starters designed for a manual and an automatic.

[prayers1 153]

I thought the nose cone had something to do with it.

 

If I bolt on the starter I have while the drivetrain is out, is there a way to determine if it is the right one?

[69gmachine 15]

The ring gear on an original 60s-70s 289/302/351 flywheel is closer to the block than is one on a flexplate, so the starter on a manual trans car has a shorter nose (and throw) than does an automatic. Around 1982, they went to a common depth 157 tooth flywheel that matches an automatic flexplate. Since you have a 164 tooth flywheel, you need an early style short nose starter. If nothing else, take it to an auto parts store and ask to compare it to a known starter.

Edited June 22, 2011 by 69gmachine
clarification

[prayers1 153]

69gmachine,

That's the info I was looking for. Thanks!

 

I'll go check it out!