I'm currently collecting parts for my c4 to t5 swap. I can't locate a manual block plate for the 3 bolt starter, 132 tooth, 8.5in clutch. Could a 2 bolt 9in clutch plate be modified to work?
All Small Six 3 bolt starter block/flex plate
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This relates to all small sixes
Does it look like this?
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Engine Block / Dowel Plate. Manual Transmission. Ford 170 / 200ci Inline 6cy. OEM, Used. econoline van mustang falcon
Engine Block / Dowel Plate. Manual Transmission. Ford 170 / 200ci Inline 6cy. OEM, Used. 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 early ford bronco
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Those are both 2 bolt starter plates for 66 and up with 9in clutch. I'm looking for 3 bolt starter plate. I may have to take a chance and see it I can make a 2 bolt work. Thanks for.the replys.
I don't see any 3 bolt plates on the modern driveline site. Will have to contact them to see what can be done. It appears the 2 bolt 9in plate will work with some modifications.
I did not know the 3 bolt were that rare but good if you can mod the 2 bolt plate. Tom's Bronco in Oregon used to have 66-77 Bronco parts used for sale and the 170 was used in the 66 Bronco. Not sure if it was a 65 block used on the first production 66s or not but you can call them and see what they have @(541) 779-1339.
2 bolt starters interchange with 3 bolt starters and vice versus. I have ran the same 78 2 bolt starter on a 65 200 and a 78 200.
"In 1977, Ford made two small physical changes in the starter, which did not affect the interchangeability of the earlier units. First, they moved the battery connection from a copper post on the side of the starter case to a two-part female eyelet terminal on the rear plate of the starter. This was done to make room in the case for more windings, which results in a slightly higher torque value on late model units. The other small change was to reduce the size of the mounting surface to save weight. Although you can easily substitute the late model starter into earlier applications, the two-bolt nose will only have two small mounting ears for the bolts rather than a large oval flange. This does not affect interchangeability; in fact, the late model starter will be an improvement on the older design because of its increased torque. To change from the earlier side-stud starter to the later end connection, you need a 10mm coarse thread bolt, which will go through the existing battery cable eyelet and thread into the female eyelet on the end of the starter."
"In 1977, Ford made two small physical changes in the starter, which did not affect the interchangeability of the earlier units. First, they moved the battery connection from a copper post on the side of the starter case to a two-part female eyelet terminal on the rear plate of the starter. This was done to make room in the case for more windings, which results in a slightly higher torque value on late model units. The other small change was to reduce the size of the mounting surface to save weight. Although you can easily substitute the late model starter into earlier applications, the two-bolt nose will only have two small mounting ears for the bolts rather than a large oval flange. This does not affect interchangeability; in fact, the late model starter will be an improvement on the older design because of its increased torque. To change from the earlier side-stud starter to the later end connection, you need a 10mm coarse thread bolt, which will go through the existing battery cable eyelet and thread into the female eyelet on the end of the starter."
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