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Questions about '59 GMC 176 tooth fw
I'm thinking about using a '59 GMC bellhousing and flywheel if I build a '59 389 motor. My questions are:
What aftermarket starter if any will work? I am correct in understanding that the 176 tooth fw will accept a 12" clutch just need to be redrilled, right? Where is the clutch fork in relation to say the later '65 on aluminum bellhousings? Thanks, Nate |
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Anyone?
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I think that Tom S found a geared mini-starter that's a bolt-in for bellhousing mount- send him a PM and ask. (IMI are not bolt-in, in spite of what their ads used to say).
Unless you need room around the starter (headers, etc.), why not just use a stock starter? You could get one rebuilt with high-current field coils if you need more cranking power.
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I have a 59 GMC flywheel and bellhousing in my star chief. I have a 12" clutch in it and mine needed to be redrilled. My pressure plate has 6 evenly spaced holes instead of 3 pairs of 2.
When I was looking into mini starters Brad from Fabcraft told me starters are interchangable up to 63? I don't remember exactly but I do have a picture of a 62 or 63 with a mini starter which he said would work on my 59.
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So the mini starter that Nunzi or R.A.R.E. sells should work? Even with the 176 tooth flywheel?
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I don't know but I do remember that someone told me that since they are bellhousing mounted that I need to find one with the little nose cone deal on the end.
Maybe if you do a search you can find my posts about it maybe 2 years ago
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Robert Lewis 1959 Star Chief 4 Dr HT dual quad 389 4 speed 1962 Pontiac Plain Jane Catalina http://pontiac-59.com/ |
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176 tooth flywheel? that doesnt sound like anything Pontiac used on a V8
thats some ford deal isnt it? maybe you miss typed 166? |
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No, 176
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Robert Lewis 1959 Star Chief 4 Dr HT dual quad 389 4 speed 1962 Pontiac Plain Jane Catalina http://pontiac-59.com/ |
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Not necessary- starter just needs a diameter that will register in the bellhousing hole. The IMI that I adapted to a '58 doesn't have any "nose cone".
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Anybody else on this planet campaign a M/T hemi Pontiac for eleven seasons? ... or has built a record breaking DOHC hemi four cylinder Pontiac? ... or has driven a couple laps of Nuerburgring with Tri-Power Pontiac power?(back in 1967) ... or has a Pontiac born the same year as Jim Wangers? (1926} |
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I have a 58 GMC bell housing, fork , flywheel and starter and dust cover getting ready to be posted for sale Fits 336 w 3 speed. 3 speed is a Borg Warner. it also will be going up for sale. SOON
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Is this the big truck 350 series or bigger?
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What do you want for it?
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Robert Lewis 1959 Star Chief 4 Dr HT dual quad 389 4 speed 1962 Pontiac Plain Jane Catalina http://pontiac-59.com/ |
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its a 336 v8 in a half ton long bed.
It? can you be more specific? |
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The bellhousing and flywheel
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Robert Lewis 1959 Star Chief 4 Dr HT dual quad 389 4 speed 1962 Pontiac Plain Jane Catalina http://pontiac-59.com/ |
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