55 olds starter motor
June 26th, 2021, 02:53 PM
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55 olds starter motor
have a 55 olds with a 324 engine and require a repacement starter motor ,
could anyone tell me if a starter out of a 59 371ci olds will fit as this is the only replacement that i can source.
thanks mike
could anyone tell me if a starter out of a 59 371ci olds will fit as this is the only replacement that i can source.
thanks mike
June 26th, 2021, 03:01 PM
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Hello Mike. Do you have the old starter? Have you looked into having it rebuilt? I've got an extra used starter and suspect a few other members here do as well. But if you've got a core already I'd encourage you to look into having it rebuilt.
John
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June 26th, 2021, 03:39 PM
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Mike, if you would like to have a modern starter for you car, look at https://www.robbmcperformance.com/pr...rter_3029.html.
I've not used this starter, but everything I have bought from Robb is extremely well-made (and good-looking). He offers parts and rebuilding service for most of his products.
He's a good communicator, so call or email him with any questions.
Gary
I've not used this starter, but everything I have bought from Robb is extremely well-made (and good-looking). He offers parts and rebuilding service for most of his products.
He's a good communicator, so call or email him with any questions.
Gary
June 27th, 2021, 07:34 AM
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And I doubt a 394 starter would swap in as I believe there was at least two flywheel changes (flex plate) since 55 and the deck height is different. Don't know if that would effect the starter motor though. I do know that Steller on this site would know as he is the go to guy on all things starter generator related. Drop him a PM. And be carful how tight you tighten up that new generator belt. It's the easiest way to rune a generator on a 55 as it puts a strain on the bearing/ bushing and pulls the armature into the case runes everything......Tedd
June 28th, 2021, 03:50 AM
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I may be able to help if someone can give me the OE starter numbers for the 55 and 59 starters.I don't think the starters will interchange, but it is possible some of the parts will. With the OE 55 number I may be able to find other applications that use the same armature.
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