Hacked up Starter Replacement Suggestions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ACK · 11-03-2012, 07:36 PM

My C10 came without a fly wheel cover, but not a big deal since they're inexpensive. I went under the truck today and found out why there isn't a cover, the starter protrudes into the fly wheel. This just can't be good, it probably has at least a quart of oil in it from my persistent oil leak. So what to do next?

The truck is a '64 C10, the motor is a '73 250 L6, the transmission is a TH350 automatic (it replaced the manual trans per the PO). What replacement starter would you recommend or would it be easier to take it out, go to the local parts store, and compare it to what they have in stock? Thanks.

**Captainfab** · 11-04-2012, 01:55 AM

That is the way the starter should be. The flexplate/torque converter cover is cut to fit around the starter.

donthekawguy · 11-04-2012, 03:32 AM

Looks fine to me. You might want to spend an afternoon changing the rear main seal on the motor.

jonfletch01 · 11-04-2012, 05:50 AM

Is the housing on the starter armature cut so the flywheel clears..?

ACK · 11-04-2012, 02:51 PM

Thanks for the feedback, just couldn't image that's correct since it looks like a hack job instead of a factory finish.

I just looked up replacing the rear main seal, I was expecting it to be more complicated. Is it really that straight forward? Probably should replace the oil pan gasket while I'm down there.

brokenspoke · 11-04-2012, 05:39 PM

Before you replace the rear main seal...be sure and check where its leaking for sure....might be oil sending unit, Rear intake gasket....valve cover etc

11-03-2012, 07:36 PM	#1
ACK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 540	Hacked up Starter Replacement Suggestions My C10 came without a fly wheel cover, but not a big deal since they're inexpensive. I went under the truck today and found out why there isn't a cover, the starter protrudes into the fly wheel. This just can't be good, it probably has at least a quart of oil in it from my persistent oil leak. So what to do next? The truck is a '64 C10, the motor is a '73 250 L6, the transmission is a TH350 automatic (it replaced the manual trans per the PO). What replacement starter would you recommend or would it be easier to take it out, go to the local parts store, and compare it to what they have in stock? Thanks. Attached Images __________________ My truck ain't dead, it just smells funny.

11-04-2012, 01:55 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Hacked up Starter Replacement Suggestions That is the way the starter should be. The flexplate/torque converter cover is cut to fit around the starter. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-04-2012, 03:32 AM	#3
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: Hacked up Starter Replacement Suggestions Looks fine to me. You might want to spend an afternoon changing the rear main seal on the motor. __________________ 66 shorty

11-04-2012, 05:50 AM	#4
jonfletch01 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincolnton, NC Posts: 24	Re: Hacked up Starter Replacement Suggestions Is the housing on the starter armature cut so the flywheel clears..?

11-04-2012, 02:51 PM	#5
ACK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 540	Re: Hacked up Starter Replacement Suggestions Thanks for the feedback, just couldn't image that's correct since it looks like a hack job instead of a factory finish. I just looked up replacing the rear main seal, I was expecting it to be more complicated. Is it really that straight forward? Probably should replace the oil pan gasket while I'm down there. __________________ My truck ain't dead, it just smells funny.

11-04-2012, 05:39 PM	#6
brokenspoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 535	Re: Hacked up Starter Replacement Suggestions Before you replace the rear main seal...be sure and check where its leaking for sure....might be oil sending unit, Rear intake gasket....valve cover etc



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