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elwood · 10-06-2016, 10:29 AM

Hey guys, I ran in to this before,
I have 2 different starter plates, one is flat and the other sits the starter at a angle,
The plate that sits the starter at a angle has the raised ridge side to side along the top of the plate.
What fits what please ..
Thanks ..

tubman · 10-06-2016, 10:34 AM

What kind of bell housing do you have (there are several varieties)? I believe the "angled" plate is used with a standard '49 to '51 car bell housing, while the other fits a Merc or truck bell housing. There is a complete write-up (with pictures) on the '32-'53 "Techno-Site". If you can't find it, get back and I'll find the link.

elwood · 10-06-2016, 10:43 AM

Thanks for the reply tubman, actualy a friend sent me a picture of the angled plate saying he "thinks" he needs this one,
Shows how much I know, I have several housings and didnt know there was a difference in them..

tubman · 10-06-2016, 10:54 AM

Bell housings without starter plates are almost useless. I have a bunch of both componenets. If your friend needs something, get back to me.

elwood · 10-06-2016, 10:57 AM

Thanks tubman ..

V8 Bob · 10-06-2016, 11:32 AM

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As tubman stated, the angled starter plate fits the '49-'51 Ford car stamped steel full bell housing, and only this bell. The starter plate angle matches the angle on the lower portion of the bell, keeping the starter parallel with the crank shaft.

rotorwrench · 10-06-2016, 01:10 PM

This link is helpful: http://www.flatheadv8.org/bellhousing.pdf

elwood · 10-06-2016, 01:40 PM

Thanks guys

10-06-2016, 10:34 AM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,639	Re: Starter plates What kind of bell housing do you have (there are several varieties)? I believe the "angled" plate is used with a standard '49 to '51 car bell housing, while the other fits a Merc or truck bell housing. There is a complete write-up (with pictures) on the '32-'53 "Techno-Site". If you can't find it, get back and I'll find the link.

10-06-2016, 10:43 AM	#3
elwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,092	Re: Starter plates Thanks for the reply tubman, actualy a friend sent me a picture of the angled plate saying he "thinks" he needs this one, Shows how much I know, I have several housings and didnt know there was a difference in them..

10-06-2016, 10:54 AM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,639	Re: Starter plates Bell housings without starter plates are almost useless. I have a bunch of both componenets. If your friend needs something, get back to me.

10-06-2016, 10:57 AM	#5
elwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,092	Re: Starter plates Thanks tubman ..

10-06-2016, 11:32 AM	#6
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,586	Re: Starter plates Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As tubman stated, the angled starter plate fits the '49-'51 Ford car stamped steel full bell housing, and only this bell. The starter plate angle matches the angle on the lower portion of the bell, keeping the starter parallel with the crank shaft.

10-06-2016, 01:10 PM	#7
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,411	Re: Starter plates This link is helpful: http://www.flatheadv8.org/bellhousing.pdf

10-06-2016, 01:40 PM	#8
elwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,092	Re: Starter plates Thanks guys