On my 4th starter

[sjones24]

I bought a 1982 Scottsdale C-10 in 2023. When I bought it I was told that the 305 motor was bored over 30. I ordered starters for a 1982
C-10 but none would properly mate up with the flex plate. We tried shims, no shims etc, but the motor had a rough start and/or would not engage at all. I noticed visible wear on the flex plate, so I purchased my forth new starter and a flex plate. When we pulled the old flex plate (168 teeth) we discovered that the motor had been updated with a newer 305. The casting number is 14093627. Does anyone have info on the correct starter for a 305 motor manufactured between 1987-1994?

 

[ali_c20]

Welcome.

How many teeth has your new flex plate?

The starter has to match the flex plate. Mounting holes on the block are the same, the starter has the holes on different positions to fit the flex plate.
There are starters which can be used for 153 and 168 teeth flex plates.

Get a gear reduction / mini starter, they have less weight and more clearance to the exhaust.

https://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/starters/make/chevrolet/engine-size/5-0l-305/engine-family/chevy-small-block-gen-i?N=flywheel-flexplate-tooth-quantity%3A153-168-tooth_168-tooth_153-tooth&SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=starter&kr=starter