Help 77 jeep with a sbc

[goose226]

Heloo everyone I hope someone can help i aquired this project its a 77 CJ5 with a 66 chevy 327, I went to my local auto parts stores and picked up a starter for that motor and the nose of the starter is hitting the tranfer case adapter, What do I need to do about a starter?
Thanks....

 

[Old Dog]

If the old starter fit ok You are propably going to have to take it in with you and match it up. Chevy made a few different starters.

 

[bondo258]

I bet it's hitting your bellhousing, your Transfer Case is behind your tranny.

Here is a thread with some good info:New CJ7 with a 350 conv. needs starter help - Jeep-CJ Forums


High torque Racing starter with no nose-piece is the quick (and pricier) short answer to your query.

 

[goose226]

Thanks, yes its hitting the bell housing, do you think it would cause any issues if I cut the ear off of the bell housing?

 

[goose226]

Old dog, I don't have a starter on the motor when I aquired this project it was in tons of pieces.

 

[bondo258]

Don't alter the bellhousing. Get a starter that fits, use the proper hardware, and shim it properly.