350 Starter issues need help?

Question

i bought a rebuilt engine off a guy and the starter that came with the engine doesnt seem to have enuf torque to turn the engine over so i tried to use my old 350 starter and its offset i was wondering if anyone would might be able to tell me what kind of starter i have.... it looks like the orginial 350 but a lil smaller and the mounting holes are straight instead of offset like most..... any ideas

Answer 1

The nose pieces are interchangeable (straight across/offset) if you want to change them. The offset starter has a larger flywheel.

If you do get a new starter get a heavy duty starter. They are not much more money and they last a lot longer.

Answer 2

You could check into getting yours rebuilt which would be much cheaper than a new one or you could get one at a junk yard pretty reasonable.

I doubt the motor off the smaller one will fit the original one.

Answer 3

you still should be able to use it, just change the noses on the starter, then it should bolt up.