BBC Starter ?

[Taylorman]

Does a 454 starter mount to the engine block? Im buying 454 parts and i just bought a 3 point mount setup. The bellhousing does not have holes to mount the starter like my 455 does. Does the starter mount to the block? Pictures anyone. Thanks.
Here is what i have.
Also, thanks for the t-shirt Dwayne.
http://www.hi-techperformance.com/im..._Over_9478.jpg

[Jeanyus]

Yes the starter mounts directly to the engine block.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data...otornparts.jpg

[Brooski]

Yup, mounts to the block, just like a small block chevy

[Taylorman]

Next ? Will an automotive starter work with jet boat motor mounts or do I have to spend $200 on a marine starter? Also whats the difference in these two types of starters. Looks like different mounting types.
http://www.rexmar.com/images/page306.jpg
http://www.rexmar.com/images/page307.jpg

[Brooski]

An automotive starter should work, as long as the bell housing has enough room for the nose cone. I have a 3 point mount on my Southwind, and I have to use a starter with a cast iron nose cone. I believe the only difference with marine starters and alternators is that they are sealed to keep water out. Regular starters will rust out more often inside. I try to replace every 2 or 3 years

[HotRod Sprint]

Next ? Will an automotive starter work with jet boat motor mounts or do I have to spend $200 on a marine starter? Also whats the difference in these two types of starters. Looks like different mounting types.
I understand not wanting to spend the bucks on a marine starter, however I would highly recommend spending about 120.00 on a late model gear reduction starter. Trust me, you will be glad you did.
Rod

[Duane HTP]

If you go with the cheaper car starter, make sure you get the one with the cast iron nose cone. The aluminum ones tend to break. Then you loose the flywheel and all.

[mickeyfinn]

An automotive starter should work, as long as the bell housing has enough room for the nose cone. I have a 3 point mount on my Southwind, and I have to use a starter with a cast iron nose cone. I believe the only difference with marine starters and alternators is that they are sealed to keep water out. Regular starters will rust out more often inside. I try to replace every 2 or 3 years
The marine starters and pretty much all the other stuff labeled marine are sealed against sparking more than water. You can get away with automotive stuff if you don't have an enclosed engine hatch. If you have an enclosed engine hatch your insurance won't pay off if a fire starts under there and you are not using marine part. (not that there is a very good chance of them finding out)

[Taylorman]

So what is the difference in these two types of starters?
http://www.rexmar.com/images/page307.jpg
http://www.rexmar.com/images/page306.jpg

[Brooski]

So what is the difference in these two types of starters?
http://www.rexmar.com/images/page307.jpg
http://www.rexmar.com/images/page306.jpg
The one on the left bolts to the bell housing, the one on the right bolts to the engine.