mini starter fit issue

[John Kelly]

The battery cable insulator hits the 440 engine block and prevents the mini starter from being installed correctly. See pics. the starter is crooked. Anyone have this issue before. My solution is to rebuild the starter I removed unless someone has a better idea.

 

[FinFury]

If I recall right, that insulator thingie was basically used to relocate and reposition the connection posts and can be removed altogether. Or thats how I remember my starter had (5.9 magnum starter for a dodge truck). After removal, you can connect starter cables to the posts closer to starter motor. It's still slightly tight fit but not a problem.

 

[CBODY67]

Seems like there are a few threads in here on that issue? What application of later model vehicle does your mini-starter fit? THAT in itself might be the issue.

CBODY67

 

[LocuMob]

Take the black plastic piece off, it's meant for a small block. If it still hits after that's removed, there's an adapter that's on eBay for like $16.00.

 

[sixpkrt]

I'll give you this on Turkey Day

 

[LocuMob]

I'll give you this on Turkey Day

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It won't be needed, I'll bet you a beer.

 

[1970FuryConv]

The battery cable insulator hits the 440 engine block and prevents the mini starter from being installed correctly. See pics. the starter is crooked. Anyone have this issue before. My solution is to rebuild the starter I removed unless someone has a better idea.

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Hi John,
You need this terminal relocation kit. Sold on eBay by FCBO member @Badvert65
For Mopar: Premium mini starter conversion/relocation terminal Kit | eBay

2020-07-03: used adapter to install this mitsubishi mini-starter on 1969 440

 

[71Polara383]

Take the adapter off and put battery cables right on the posts, if it hits grab the relocation kit.

Mini Starter is a far superior unit than the turd you took off.

 

[John Kelly]

Take the adapter off and put battery cables right on the posts, if it hits grab the relocation kit.

Mini Starter is a far superior unit than the turd you took off.

It was a big heavy turd, but it did fit. I'll give the adaptor a go.

 

[3175375]

Hi John,
You need this terminal relocation kit. Sold on eBay by FCBO member @Badvert65
For Mopar: Premium mini starter conversion/relocation terminal Kit | eBay
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2020-07-03: used adapter to install this mitsubishi mini-starter on 1969 440
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This adapter is the bee’s knees. Get it and report back. My $$$ is on success.

 

[John Kelly]

OK. I will go with the mini starter and adaptor kit.
Thanks everyone.

 

[Jakter]

What's the advantage of the mini-starter VS. the original starter.
I've never used anything other than the original.
Never had one fail that wasn't to my knowledge rebuilt.
Never had one fail that I had rebuilt just because it was off the vehicle and thought why not.

Never had one not perform the way the factory intended.

 

[Boydsdodge]

The mini spins the engine faster with less draw on battery.

 

[3175375]

The mini spins the engine faster with less draw on battery.

I have a mini starter in Elwood and it works great. I do miss the sound of the original.

 

[Jakter]

The mini spins the engine faster with less draw on battery.

I think if you need to spin your engine over faster than the original starter does and hope not to run down your battery you have more problems than a starter.

 

[71Polara383]

What's the advantage of the mini-starter VS. the original starter.
I've never used anything other than the original.
Never had one fail that wasn't to my knowledge rebuilt.
Never had one fail that I had rebuilt just because it was off the vehicle and thought why not.

Never had one not perform the way the factory intended.

It's just an overall superior unit. Less battery draw. Spins over faster.

I personally like that my engine spins over faster, especially on the cars I have chokeless carbs on. After sitting a while i can crank it and build oil PSI before I pump the pedal and get fire.

On my cars with proper chokes, barely flick the key and they are running.

 

[Jakter]

Less battery draw. Spins over faster.

LOL, so it starts the car without running down the battery.

Just like every properly tuned vehicle of any make I've owned has done for me.

 

[71Polara383]

LOL, so it starts the car without running down the battery.

Just like every properly tuned vehicle of any make I've owned has done for me.

Stick with your dinosaurs then. Dodge/Chrysler would have kept them if they were so great.

 

[sixpkrt]

Forget the OEM starter if you have headers, or you'll be cussing 12 days to Sunday if you have to change it out.
The Highland Park Hummingbird does have its own unique sound on our C bodies.
I've got both on my cars and have no complaints with either.