Okay, so I have tried 5 different auto parts stores looking for a starter for the Coupe.  Seems that I have the oddball model.  Although it is the same starter on the Covertible.  I pulled it and checked it just to make sure.  So it cannot be too out of the ordinary.  Delco Remy 1108338 9 k 5 casting, diagonal bolt pattern, same length bolts for both sides.  Fits 350ci, TH400 Automatic.  Everyone looks at me like I am crazy when I ask them to cross reference it.  chances r2010-02-28 09:28:13

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The numbers on the starter itself won't do any good at all at a parts house. That's the original GM issued number which most parts places cannot cross over to their nums.
Does the convertible starter fit/work properly on the coupe? If so, just get a starter that matches the nose of the starter you have. It's really the nose that makes the difference, as far as fitting, and meshing properly with the flywheel. So, if the one you have will work, then look at one from the parts house, and see if the noses match for bolt hole location, and starter bendix(gear) location, and you should be good to go. The centerline of the starter motor is moved in/out in relation to the flywheel by the location of the bolt holes in the nose, so be sure to verify that.
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Thanks Joel.

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There are only a few starter designs, so you should be able to figure out which one you need.  There are only two offsets, depending on flywheel size, and either small cast iron, or larger aluminum nose.  Most blocks will accept either straight or staggered bolt pattern.

So do a little detective work, and you should be able to determine which one fits your flywheel and bellhousing.

Larry

Hope this can help

The number 1108338  looks to be for a manual trans not an automatic

Thanks Bob. chances r2010-03-01 17:55:57

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I am happy to see that you got the answerd you needed, Mike.  I for one know how frustraiting it is.  You are correct in saything that we are slaves to our computers.  I bet that some of the kids today cannot opperate a slide rule !!  Welcome to the site and continue to ask questions.  From my experience, this is the "best little corvette website in texas".

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Glad you were able to find something for it, Mike!
 As Larry said, there really is only a couple/three nose designs for the earlier small blocks. Most of the cast iron nose starter were used on standard trans cars, in my experience, and then the two other aluminuminum noses were used on the automatics, Then you have the different ring gear/flywheel diameters for the big block/small blocks.
I've prolly got at least one of each type starter nose out in da barn. I keep them for situations just like yours, where the goofy parts guys can't figure out what the heck I'm talking about. It's getting to the point to where you almost have to tell them what color the car is, and how much air is in the tires, just to be able to get a dang oil filter...


btw...I see nothing in your response that comes across as c ocky, or rude, at all.


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