I've been searching for weeks for a starter for my Nailhead. Do any of you guys know anywhere I can find a starter for my 401? I don't want to use a ministarter. Thanks
My local parts store got me one for my 425 the next day. Now the local AutoZone and Advance Auto are useless and the AutoZone even has the wrong number in the computer and no interest in fixing it. You might also think about having a local shop rebuild the present starter. I'm sure Lux Blue can point you to a local shop that rebuilds starters, generators, and alternators.
My local AutoZone has the wrong part number in their computer for the 64-66 401/425 starter. Don't know about the earlier ones or not. This is probably a company wide problem. The local Bumper to Bumper place has the correct one.
I have tried the local O'Reilly Auto Parts and Napa. Both warehouses state that they are currently unavailable. And I don't have a core to rebuild. Any help would be great. I have just been searching ebay and craigslist constantly, with no luck.
PM LuxBlue ask him where the real parts stores are in Austin. They can help you. He can also most likely tell you where they can fix one if it goes bad. If you still can't find one : Call Flat Top Bob at Owen's Salvage and see if he has one. Phone: 1.800.798.2581 Phone #2: 806.447.2581 He should either have a good core for you to have rebuilt or a used one.
Auto zone is for carb spray and emergency oil. I told the E-1 behind the counter I needed a freeze plug for the block of my Xj-6,,,,crickets. I then told him plugs for my 69 VW van,, then he asked if that was air cooled and I backed slowly away.
good to know.. 'cause i am also going to need to buy one for my 401 pretty soon. sorry for the false info....
What year and what trans? Napa shows this one for a 62 http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPag...440641&Description=Starter+-+Remfd+-+Standard One site shows that there are two different end frames for the nailheads though. Scroll down the page to the comments on starters. http://www.transmissionadapters.com/Buick Bellhousing.htm
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