Starter mod for use with SFI flex plate

[sirvaliant]

My flex plate broke on my 63 valiant with a 318/904 combo. rather the my another stock one I installed a SFI approved flex plate. Now my starter hits the flex plate. I'm using the mini starter so i didn't think there would be a problem. it looks like I can removed the collar on the starter tail shaft. Has anybody else had the issue? l'll attach some pics. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[halifaxhops]

It almost looks like it needs to shift the nose is not in the hole either.

 

[Valkman]

You should post this in the transmission section you might more responses.

 

[moper]

I haven't ran into it before. It doesn't look like you'd hurt anything by removing the part of the casting that hits but others may know better.

 

[mderoy340]

The flexplate you have looks like a B&M SBM 727 for a 10&11" converter. I believe they discontinued the 904 flexplate. You can have the outside diameter cut down or use a Magnum 318 flexplate. I use the Magnum plate with no issues. Not sure there is enough meat to cut the starter housing, someone else may chime in.

 

[GeorgeH]

yep 727 plate, think they discontinued a few others also.

 

[sirvaliant]

update, I was able to cut away the starter collar and install the starter. Its a little tight but it clears