E-Bay starter for an LS-5

[Tom L.]

I'm still looking for an 1108400 starter for a '70 LS-5. I came across this new E-Bay listing for a starter:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Original-Used-Starter-Corvette-454-LS5_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ80735QQihZ005QQitemZ150247516344QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

I assume that this is a rebuilt unit that may fit, but is not correct. Could this part number be correct? Thanks.

[Joe L.]

Re: E-Bay starter for an LS-5

I'm still looking for an 1108400 starter for a '70 LS-5. I came across this new E-Bay listing for a starter:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Original-Used-Starter-Corvette-454-LS5_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ80735QQihZ005QQitemZ150247516344QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

I assume that this is a rebuilt unit that may fit, but is not correct. Could this part number be correct? Thanks.

Tom-----


Functionally speaking, it should work fine for a 1970 LS-5 with manual transmission. It's generally configured as it should be for that application, although there are a few minor features I've not seen on such starters.

The solenoid GM #1114367 was generally used for 1972+. I don't think it was used as early as 1970, but it's possible it was used for later 1971. Certainly, that part number would be 100% functional for 1970, though.

I can't figure out what the starter part number is; it's a very unusual stamping.

[Tom L.]

Re: E-Bay starter for an LS-5

Thanks Joe. I think I'll pass on this one and keep looking.

[Dick W.]

Re: E-Bay starter for an LS-5

Joe, et al, I think that this starter is a mismatch of core bank parts with someone's poor attempt to stamp a part number. I have never seen one look like that in the 45+ years that I have messed with D/R starters.