1975.Imperial
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I got another mini-starter and put it in, it looked exactly the same as the first mini-starter, but this one just seemed to fit (the first would've also likely fit if I did it properly). I did take a little more care in installing it though, it does take some time to get it to fit right. I found that there was clearance for the "shim" to fit, it was just a pain to align properly. I recall having to get rather inventive with my socket extensions to get to the bolt and nut too.
Additionally, remove the terminal adapter that comes on the new starters, it interferes with the block. You'll need to tighten down the wires before installing the starter, once the starter's installed there's very limited/no clearance to fit a wrench or socket in there.
