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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 | + | 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]] |