Chevrolet starter

[CWO (ret) Gilles Aubé]

Are Ford starter same as the one on Chevrolet 13?
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Gilles

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Gilles

They are totally different as far I know. I don't think they share any parts either.

Cheers Phil

[Lang]

Chevrolet and GMC are the same.

Chevrolet starters were compatible from many cars and trucks for many years the later ones are solenoid/key or button but will fit also.

Lang

[motto]

Not exactly Lang, they will interchange and look similar but are not identical. From memory the Chev is 12 ft/lbs torque and the GMC (CCKW) 14 ft/lbs.
You can pick the difference between the two by the GMC having an oiler or some such fitting for the bushing on the coned end.

Dave

[Lang]

Dave

I know the GMC ones had bigger torque but they are still fully compatible to put on the Chev engine (I am sure many a Chev starter has been put on a GMC but as you say may have to work a bit harder)

Was it you who picked up the GMC starter for my Chev at Etreham from the dealer? Can't remember it spinning over faster but from your info it probably did. As I was whacking 12v through it suppose it is a moot point.

Lang

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Gilles

There is also a difference in the starter gear to match the ring gear, there is a difference in the number of teeth on ring gear as used with 12 starter depending on year, and there is a corresponding difference on the gear on the starter.

But as ring gears can be changed, I've done it, you almost have to count the teeth.

Depending on how worn the gears are they may interchange but they may also have trouble engaging.

There is a old thread on MLU that I think has the tooth count.

Cheers Phil