I just crossed this bridge yesterday. The starter in my 71 Dart with a 318 went out yesterday. So I crawl under and start taking out the starter and I say to myself. Dang that starter is oftly light. So I pull it out take it to the closest parts store and tell them what I need and they pull out a big ole honking starter. Dang that aint it. I knew what they pulled out would work however, I just didn't want to lift and fit that big thing back in. So I head down to a company that rebuilds starters, alternators etc. I put the starter on the counter. He walks back picks up a rebuilt one comes back out and puts it on the table. I say that was fast and I didn't even tell you what it was going on. He said I will tell you what you are putting it on. He told me it goes on a 98 to 2005 Dodge Ram with a 318. I told him close, a 71 Dart with a 318. He said that didn't suprise him as this starter is liked by guys with higher compression motors They like this starter because it has a much higer torque, spins faster and is a whole bunch smaller. I said great, thanked him and went home and put it in.
