mini starter for 400

mini starter for 400 - 01/28/11 02:02 PM

could any one tell me where to get a correct mini starter for a mopar 1972 400 engine ..i recently bought one off ebay from a guy in california and got it here this week and went to install it and it wouldn't fit correctly..if i take the mounting bolts off of the starter it seems to fit in the transmission fine flush , but when i try to align the bolt pattern for both holes the solenoid body on the mini starter seems to hit the engine block.. and want align flush ..i don't understand this has anyone had this problem.....please help

Posted By: ireland383

Re: mini starter for 400 - 01/28/11 02:09 PM

I know I had to grind a spot on my mini where it was touching the block slightly IIRC.

Posted By: roe

Re: mini starter for 400 - 01/28/11 02:36 PM

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I know I had to grind a spot on my mini where it was touching the block slightly IIRC.

same here, a little grinding and then it slid right in.

Posted By: mopar70charger

Re: mini starter for 400 - 01/28/11 02:39 PM

where exactly did you grind it at and what did you use a die grinder..thanks

Posted By: roe

Re: mini starter for 400 - 01/28/11 02:53 PM

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where exactly did you grind it at and what did you use a die grinder..thanks

I picked up a starter for a '90 truck v8 for my sig car, much smaller, lighter, and spins much faster. I used a die grinder on the metal casing that protects the part that pops out to engage the flywheel. When I bolted it up that part was rubbing the aftermarket flexplate. So a few minutes with the grinder gave me all the clearance needed. I also ground a little off the nose cone. And removethe electrical connector so your factory starter wires will bolt right to the starter. Cost me $118 or so at autozone with a lifetime warranty though.

roe

Posted By: roe

Re: mini starter for 400 - 01/28/11 02:59 PM

Also, the starter that I picked up (any early 90's v6 or v8 truck) is supposed to fit SB, BB, and RB's too, IIRC.

Posted By: stubbs300

Re: mini starter for 400 - 01/28/11 03:11 PM

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where exactly did you grind it at and what did you use a die grinder..thanks

Read, learn, heed this! http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/elec/1.html

Posted By: JohnRR

Re: mini starter for 400 - 01/28/11 03:43 PM

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could any one tell me where to get a correct mini starter for a mopar 1972 400 engine ..i recently bought one off ebay from a guy in california and got it here this week and went to install it and it wouldn't fit correctly..if i take the mounting bolts off of the starter it seems to fit in the transmission fine flush , but when i try to align the bolt pattern for both holes the solenoid body on the mini starter seems to hit the engine block.. and want align flush ..i don't understand this has anyone had this problem.....please help

what exactly is it hitting ? do you have headers ?a mini on a low deck with headers can have a clearance issue also

Posted By: mopar70charger

Re: mini starter for 400 - 01/28/11 04:03 PM

what exactly is it hitting ? do you have headers ?a mini on a low deck with headers can have a clearance issue also

i believe it to be hitting on the housing of the solenoid on the engine block

Posted By: gtx6970

Re: mini starter for 400 - 01/28/11 08:55 PM

I bought one of these.
I had to remove the insulated jumper terminal lug on it( simply unbolts ) and then it fell right on. This is on a street hemi with stock manifolds

http://www.dbelectrical.com/p-1318-new-m...66-snd0088.aspx

Posted By: StukaJU87

Re: mini starter for 400 - 01/29/11 03:37 AM

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I bought one of these.
I had to remove the insulated jumper terminal lug on it( simply unbolts ) and then it fell right on. This is on a street hemi with stock manifolds

http://www.dbelectrical.com/p-1318-new-m...66-snd0088.aspx

That's the one I have too. Fits pretty nice.