Thread: small block chevy starter question

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i have a small block 400 chevy (406) the outer starter ear is crack on the block... in i decided to go with the early small block four speed stye that had the starter that bolted to the bell housing ... i once had a 1970 chevelle that was a four speed car that had the starter that way dose anyone no of that was stock to that car?
i need to find what chevy s/b came that way so i can get this engine back in to something cool again in have some fun .. if it helps you any i remember the starter had three bolts that held it to the bell housing.... please help... thank you for any info you can provide me with...

I got a 55 to 57 cast iron Chevy bellhousing that takes the starter you're talking about. I see them a lot at swap meets. Usually priced at $40 or $50. The tri5 Chevys had the mounts on the bellhousing but they work in other cars if you have the rear mount on the tranny. That's a nice looking engine. I hope you can find a use for it.

The bellhousing shouldn't be a problem. As Al said they are a swap meet or junk yard item. An early pickup bellhousing will also work as long as you stay away from the ones designed for hydraulic clutches (the opening is on the passenger side). If your 400 starter is in good shape , find a 283/327 starter designed for the bellhousing and swap the tail shafts. I had a 400 in a '62 pickup and I used the 283 bellhousing. By the way, if that 400 is basically stock you'll need a 454 flywheel (they are externally balanced like the 400)