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I have heard rumors there is a cast iron starter nose that has all three mounting holes on the nose. There are aftermarket high torque gear reduction-type starters that have four holes. They are made to be used with either the 153 or 168 tooth flywheel, depending on which holes are used.
 
I have heard rumors there is a cast iron starter nose that has all three mounting holes on the nose. There are aftermarket high torque gear reduction-type starters that have four holes. They are made to be used with either the 153 or 168 tooth flywheel, depending on which holes are used.
  
To prevent broken starter noses or cracked block mounting holes, always use a starter brace and knurled attaching bolts as sold by GM. Torque the bolts to 45 ft/lb.
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To prevent broken starter noses or cracked block mounting holes, always use a starter brace and knurled attaching bolts as sold by GM. Torque the bolts to 35 ft/lb.
  
 
[[File:STARTER_MOUNTING_HOLES_BLOCK_PASSENGER_SIDE.jpg‎ |frame|left|Chevy starter bolt hole locations for 168T and 153T]]   
 
[[File:STARTER_MOUNTING_HOLES_BLOCK_PASSENGER_SIDE.jpg‎ |frame|left|Chevy starter bolt hole locations for 168T and 153T]]   

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