[Roadtrip]

Review all previous posts again. I think the starters and flywheel ring gears changed in '75. If you go for a local store-bought part, take your old starter out and take it with you to match it up against the part they give you. Count the teeth on the starter's pinon. If they're not the same, it ain't the right one.

Upon reinstallation, the most important thing to remember is to use the special shoulder bolt in the MIDDLE position. If the bolt you have now is worn or crankshafted, get a new one from IAP. This is a special bolt, and you won't find it at the hardware store. If you don't install the shoulder bolt in the middle position, the starter will not have the correct ring gear clearance, will grind, and do damage.

When replacing the starter, it's a good time to take a close look at the battery cable. If it's buggered up at the battery post terminal, or the insulation is damaged, go ahead and replace it. Another good thing to do is (assuming your car is SPICA'd) to install a relay to energize the Cold Start Solenoid on the injection pump. This $5 relay might save an expensive ignition key switch from burning it's contacts.