1967 #1107320 & 1107365 Starters

[Page C.]

We are trying to determine when the field pole starter screws changed from the slotted head style to the phillips head style for the next edition of the 1967 Judging Guide, If you could check your starter and post the type of starter (#320 or #365), type of screws, stamp date on the starter, and the vin # it would be greatly appreciated
Best Regards,
Page Campbell

[Robert G.]

Re: 1967 #1107320 & 1107365 Starters

This has been discussed:
https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...hlight=starter

[Joe L.]

Re: 1967 #1107320 & 1107365 Starters

This has been discussed:
https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...hlight=starter

Robert------

...and nothing's changed since then.

[Page C.]

Re: 1967 #1107320 & 1107365 Starters

Hi Robert,
We have gone thru the archives and read all the post we could find including the one you referenced. If the change over took place from the slotted type to the phillips type when Delco changed from (1107)320 and the (1107)365 to the 1108xxx type housing, then no 1967 would have Phillips screws. The problem is we have seen 1967 bowtie and unrestored cars with Phillips screws.
Regards,
Page Campbell

[Joe L.]

Re: 1967 #1107320 & 1107365 Starters

Hi Robert,
We have gone thru the archives and read all the post we could find including the one you referenced. If the change over took place from the slotted type to the phillips type when Delco changed from (1107)320 and the (1107)365 to the 1108xxx type housing, then no 1967 would have Phillips screws. The problem is we have seen 1967 bowtie and unrestored cars with Phillips screws.
Regards,
Page Campbell

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The GM/Delco position is that the screw drive type changed with the change from the 1107xxx to the 1108xxx. However, other than drive type there was no functional difference in these screws and they are 100% interchangeable. So, it is possible that late-build 1967 1107320 and 1107365 starters actually received the phillips head type regardless of what GM/Delco says.

I really doubt it will be possible to pin down just exactly when this "change-over" occurred in the late 1967 period, if it occurred. So, I think the best you'd be able to say is that later 1967 Corvette starters may have received the phillips style screws.

[Donald S.]

Re: 1967 #1107320 & 1107365 Starters

Page,

Is this what you are referring to?
1967 coupe 327/300 Auto
VIN 1513

Don

[Joe L.]

Re: 1967 #1107320 & 1107365 Starters

Page,

Is this what you are referring to?
1967 coupe 327/300 Auto
VIN 1513

Don

Don------

This starter appears in the photo to have not been painted at all. If that's how it is, that in itself represents an anomaly.

[Donald S.]

Re: 1967 #1107320 & 1107365 Starters

Don------

This starter appears in the photo to have not been painted at all. If that's how it is, that in itself represents an anomaly.

Joe,

I can't speak for certain that it hasn't been touched since I haven't owned it since new, but the motor had never been apart with over 130K miles. All the casting / part numbers seem to match for a late September 66 build date. The only things changed were the water pump and carb; and finding an early 3810 has been a challenge!

Don

[Timothy B.]

Re: 1967 #1107320 & 1107365 Starters

I have a starter that needs to have these bolts removed but they are very difficult. What's the trick to doing this, I don't want to damage the heads because I don't know where to find replacements.

Thanks for any help, Tim

[William L.]

Re: 1967 #1107320 & 1107365 Starters

I have a late 67 vin 21683 June 23 67 built date that has a 7365 starter with a date of 7 E 13 and it has a phillips head screw.

[Page C.]

Re: 1967 #1107320 & 1107365 Starters

Thanks Don and Bill for your reply. Sure wish we could get a few others to take a look at there 1967 starters.
Page Campbell

[Tom D.]

Re: 1967 #1107320 & 1107365 Starters

My friend has a 1107320 7-D-20 with phillips head screws. But has it been thru a rebuilder?? He's not sure. It's not attached to a Corvette.

Should have another example within one week.