Wanted: 1976 Cutlass 455 starter part #1109026
January 4th, 2016, 11:40 AM
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Wanted: 1976 Cutlass 455 starter part #1109026
Greetings CO!
I'm searching for an original and complete GM Delco starter for a 1976 Cutlass, factory equipped with a 455. What I'm looking for is part #1109026.
It's a long shot but it would be nice to have a date code close within the range of late December 1975 through the early part of February 1976 with the latter part of January being the target. It's not a deal breaker if the date is outside of this range, it's just desirable.
That being said, a 1976 Olds 455 starter with this part number from the '76 era should suffice if you have or know where to find one.
Thanks for your feedback, input, and assistance.
I'm searching for an original and complete GM Delco starter for a 1976 Cutlass, factory equipped with a 455. What I'm looking for is part #1109026.
It's a long shot but it would be nice to have a date code close within the range of late December 1975 through the early part of February 1976 with the latter part of January being the target. It's not a deal breaker if the date is outside of this range, it's just desirable.
That being said, a 1976 Olds 455 starter with this part number from the '76 era should suffice if you have or know where to find one.
Thanks for your feedback, input, and assistance.
January 4th, 2016, 01:30 PM
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Thanks for the quick response, RocketDevo.
Interesting.
According to my 1976 Olds documentation, I see "9026" being the number associated with a '76 455. I don't recall seeing "8794" in my '76 documentation, I'll have to check when I get home and report back. Maybe someone will chime in on this discussion in a few.
Also, according to Delco Remy, 1108794 was superseded by 1109026. Of course with GM forever changing part numbers and making revisions, eventually, the "9026" was superseded a few times as well. I'm not sure what the changes were between the part number changes, if any.
Not doubting you by any means, just want to get the correct "number" on the car.
This is interesting...let the treasure hunt begin!
Let me know what you have, please.
Thanks!
Interesting.
According to my 1976 Olds documentation, I see "9026" being the number associated with a '76 455. I don't recall seeing "8794" in my '76 documentation, I'll have to check when I get home and report back. Maybe someone will chime in on this discussion in a few.Also, according to Delco Remy, 1108794 was superseded by 1109026. Of course with GM forever changing part numbers and making revisions, eventually, the "9026" was superseded a few times as well. I'm not sure what the changes were between the part number changes, if any.
Not doubting you by any means, just want to get the correct "number" on the car.
This is interesting...let the treasure hunt begin!
Let me know what you have, please.
Thanks!
January 5th, 2016, 03:23 AM
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I did some more checking and I can say with certainty that 1109026 was not the original part number for your car in 1976.I have seen the 1109 prefix used in GM literature for 1975, but no mention of it for the 1976 model year. I don't believe that prefix number was used in production, as there is no record of it in Delco-Remy manuals. The 1107 and 1108 prefix was used up until at least 1977 by Delco-Remy for all starters they made regardless of the auto manufacturer. The literature I have concerns 1970's and older vehicles.
January 5th, 2016, 05:12 AM
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1976 Cutlass 455 starter part #1109026
FWIW, I just checked my 1977 book, and it shows 1109026 for ALL 455s, except "E" body, which is Toronado. I'm sure that the part # was superseded several times since then; but that was the original part #. The 1108794 shows to be for a 1977 403 engine. Take it for what it's worth.
January 6th, 2016, 03:33 AM
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I suppose in 1977 that part number was possible, my manual was printed in Sept. of 1976 and GM started to interchange with other divisions. The original poster is asking about 1976, and in that year Delco, the manufacture of the starters, does not list the 1109 prefix. GM and Oldsmobile literature was not always accurate as to what made it to production.
January 7th, 2016, 11:26 AM
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Thanks for the input.
As the search continues, I'm reviewing the build sheet while thumbing through various Oldsmobile and GM literature trying to make sense of the starter number(s).
RocketMan - Which '77 book/catalog do you have?
RocketDevo - Are you thinking you have a #1109026 starter in your collection or just the #1108794?
As the search continues, I'm reviewing the build sheet while thumbing through various Oldsmobile and GM literature trying to make sense of the starter number(s).
RocketMan - Which '77 book/catalog do you have?
RocketDevo - Are you thinking you have a #1109026 starter in your collection or just the #1108794?
January 8th, 2016, 05:06 AM
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[QUOTE=macrover;884701].....RocketMan - Which '77 book/catalog do you have?.....
I checked two sources. I have a 1977 Mitchell Flat Rate/parts Manual and I also looked it up in my Motors Auto Repair Manual, dated 1977. Both show the same part #. Again, misinformation abounds everywhere.
I checked two sources. I have a 1977 Mitchell Flat Rate/parts Manual and I also looked it up in my Motors Auto Repair Manual, dated 1977. Both show the same part #. Again, misinformation abounds everywhere.
January 8th, 2016, 05:44 AM
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Thanks for the input.
As the search continues, I'm reviewing the build sheet while thumbing through various Oldsmobile and GM literature trying to make sense of the starter number(s).
RocketMan - Which '77 book/catalog do you have?
RocketDevo - Are you thinking you have a #1109026 starter in your collection or just the #1108794?
As the search continues, I'm reviewing the build sheet while thumbing through various Oldsmobile and GM literature trying to make sense of the starter number(s).
RocketMan - Which '77 book/catalog do you have?
RocketDevo - Are you thinking you have a #1109026 starter in your collection or just the #1108794?
January 10th, 2016, 03:32 AM
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January 10th, 2016, 06:26 AM
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The car is not a show car or OCA car at this point but it's on a journey to become one. Why the need for an original starter? Truthfully, being an Oldsmobile Enthusiast, it's my meticulous nature and detailing preference with keeping an Oldsmobile as close to its pedigree as possible.
January 22nd, 2016, 04:20 PM
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January 22nd, 2016, 08:11 PM
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Yes, I'm still searching for the starter. Thanks for the offer but I'm searching for the #1109026 starter.
According to Delco Remy documentation, #1108794 was superseded by #1109026 and that's what my Oldsmobile literature is showing as the correct one for my application.
Would you happen to have a starter with the #1109026 part number?
Out of curiosity, what is the date code on the #1108794 starter you have?
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According to Delco Remy documentation, #1108794 was superseded by #1109026 and that's what my Oldsmobile literature is showing as the correct one for my application.
Would you happen to have a starter with the #1109026 part number?
Out of curiosity, what is the date code on the #1108794 starter you have?
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February 13th, 2023, 08:54 PM
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Hello, please humor me bumping this deceased thread…
I stumbled on this discussion because I was trying to find a starter application.
I am a Pontiac guy, and us BOP guys have some interchange where parts from one division can occasionally work with another division’s parts…
Any way, regaurding the OP’s query;
When GM supercedes a part, it was normally done to combine several applications with a suitable replacement service part.
Unless any one can come up with a 1109026 starter with a 1976 model year date code (August 1975 through to July 1976), then there’s no way that was the original part.
As previously mentioned, the prefix 1109 did not come out till after the 1976 model year, and that right there should be proof enough.
I have gone down the rabbit hole trying to find a correct code starter for my car (1970 Firebird Formula 400), and unfortunately for me, the correct one is also used on ‘70 GTO’s, (GTO) Judges and (Firebird) Trans Am’s;
As you might imagine the few that show up see a feeding frenzy, normally with a couple people with MUCH deeper pockets than myself duking it out in the end.
In my situation, I decided to buy the “other” ‘70 Pontiac-400 starter (which, as originally assembled only differed from the one I wanted by the solenoid!).
If anyone cares to know, the starter I recently found was a 1108794 with a stamped assembly date of 6A22 (1976, January 22).
That is how I came across this thread.
I hope this information helps someone!!
I stumbled on this discussion because I was trying to find a starter application.
I am a Pontiac guy, and us BOP guys have some interchange where parts from one division can occasionally work with another division’s parts…
Any way, regaurding the OP’s query;
When GM supercedes a part, it was normally done to combine several applications with a suitable replacement service part.
Unless any one can come up with a 1109026 starter with a 1976 model year date code (August 1975 through to July 1976), then there’s no way that was the original part.
As previously mentioned, the prefix 1109 did not come out till after the 1976 model year, and that right there should be proof enough.
I have gone down the rabbit hole trying to find a correct code starter for my car (1970 Firebird Formula 400), and unfortunately for me, the correct one is also used on ‘70 GTO’s, (GTO) Judges and (Firebird) Trans Am’s;
As you might imagine the few that show up see a feeding frenzy, normally with a couple people with MUCH deeper pockets than myself duking it out in the end.
In my situation, I decided to buy the “other” ‘70 Pontiac-400 starter (which, as originally assembled only differed from the one I wanted by the solenoid!).
If anyone cares to know, the starter I recently found was a 1108794 with a stamped assembly date of 6A22 (1976, January 22).
That is how I came across this thread.
I hope this information helps someone!!
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February 14th, 2023, 02:17 PM
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The 1109026 is the Service number, not what is stamped into the casting
1108794 is the correct Production number (what is stamped into the casting) and the Service number is 1109026
so 1976 455 uses the 1108794 Production (part ) #
Brett
1108794 is the correct Production number (what is stamped into the casting) and the Service number is 1109026
so 1976 455 uses the 1108794 Production (part ) #
Brett
March 7th, 2023, 01:21 AM
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70 formula 400 starter #1108435
hello, please humor me bumping this deceased thread…
i stumbled on this discussion because i was trying to find a starter application.
I am a pontiac guy, and us bop guys have some interchange where parts from one division can occasionally work with another division’s parts…
any way, regaurding the op’s query;
when gm supercedes a part, it was normally done to combine several applications with a suitable replacement service part.
Unless any one can come up with a 1109026 starter with a 1976 model year date code (august 1975 through to july 1976), then there’s no way that was the original part.
As previously mentioned, the prefix 1109 did not come out till after the 1976 model year, and that right there should be proof enough.
I have gone down the rabbit hole trying to find a correct code starter for my car (1970 firebird formula 400), and unfortunately for me, the correct one is also used on ‘70 gto’s, (gto) judges and (firebird) trans am’s;
as you might imagine the few that show up see a feeding frenzy, normally with a couple people with much deeper pockets than myself duking it out in the end.
In my situation, i decided to buy the “other” ‘70 pontiac-400 starter (which, as originally assembled only differed from the one i wanted by the solenoid!).
If anyone cares to know, the starter i recently found was a 1108794 with a stamped assembly date of 6a22 (1976, january 22).
That is how i came across this thread.
I hope this information helps someone!!
i stumbled on this discussion because i was trying to find a starter application.
I am a pontiac guy, and us bop guys have some interchange where parts from one division can occasionally work with another division’s parts…
any way, regaurding the op’s query;
when gm supercedes a part, it was normally done to combine several applications with a suitable replacement service part.
Unless any one can come up with a 1109026 starter with a 1976 model year date code (august 1975 through to july 1976), then there’s no way that was the original part.
As previously mentioned, the prefix 1109 did not come out till after the 1976 model year, and that right there should be proof enough.
I have gone down the rabbit hole trying to find a correct code starter for my car (1970 firebird formula 400), and unfortunately for me, the correct one is also used on ‘70 gto’s, (gto) judges and (firebird) trans am’s;
as you might imagine the few that show up see a feeding frenzy, normally with a couple people with much deeper pockets than myself duking it out in the end.
In my situation, i decided to buy the “other” ‘70 pontiac-400 starter (which, as originally assembled only differed from the one i wanted by the solenoid!).
If anyone cares to know, the starter i recently found was a 1108794 with a stamped assembly date of 6a22 (1976, january 22).
That is how i came across this thread.
I hope this information helps someone!!
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