clockable starter

[terry]

hi folks what exactly is a clockable starter? have heard it referenced for stater fit issues with headers
thanks
terry

 

[67Dart273]

I've never heard of one for Mopars, but "clockable" just means you can rotate the outer part to clear obstacles.

It used to be a PITA to sell GM rebuilt alternators, because depending on what they fit---Bleck, Oldsmobubble, Cadiliac, Chevrolutz, Phoniac, and depending on what engine, you had to patiently explain to the customer how to take the thing apart and install the front half in a different spot in regards to the rear half, IE "clock"

If you look down this page you can see a couple of clock positions of the old Delco alternators

http://www.madelectrical.com/electricaltech/delcoremy.shtml

It appears that this starter can be "clocked"

http://www.robbmcperformance.com/products/mopar_starter.html

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=81744


My attitude on this is that is "should never be allowed to happen." Header manufacturers should be forced---by lack of sales--to make headers that "fit what we have." We as owners should not have to "build" custom starters and other devices to put a set of damned headers on our cars!!!

 

[zhandfull]

Yep I have one, they are expensive but with some header applications you need them to clear the tubes.

 

[daredevil]

check powermasters website