hey there im new to this site and im just getting into the auto scene so if ask common sense ?'s sorry just need some help, well i need to know 2 things is there a diffrence from a mini csr starter and just a regular auto zone starter?, 2nd how do a install a starter correctly thanks

72 nova 350

One of the best things to invest in right from the start is a repair manual. Chilton's (http://www.delmarlearning.com/browse_product_detail.aspx?catid=12029&isbn=080199067X&cat1ID=AU&cat2ID=CHM) or Haynes.

The starter is a relatively easy replacement on the Nova so that's a good place to start...no pun intended.

BTW-Welcome to Nova ownership!!

Brandon

Welcome to the site Jonathan. I am not familiar with the quality of the mini csr starter you asked about. GM dealers sell a real nice mini starter thru the Performance parts line and it is cheaper then the csr unit.
Check out the last 2 on this page GM Parts Direct (http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm?perfPackages=1&pkgid=110)
As far as Autozone just remember you get what you pay for and low priced starters as well as those from the discount parts stores will not last very long.

Brandon is correct, invest in a good manual and the best you can buy is a GM factory manual. They are still available new price is around $60. Detroit Iron has put the GM manual on a cd. It is real handy. The Haynes and Chilton are good for basic repairs.

BTW I had a 72 GM manual listed in the classifieds that didn't sell, I can make you a smokin deal on it, I ended up with 2 paper manuals and one on CD.

thanks well i just bought the csr but i will look into the gm performace link instead n check those out thanks

They are all using the Hitachi gear reduction starter now. :noway:

I still like my old heavy, prone to heat soak, Chevy high torque that has a half ton of copper windings in it only because it was made in the old US of A once upon a time (not so sure it is not Hencho-ed elsewhere now a days). With the old style starter motors you can watch the dash board compass point to the starter motor when it was engaged; so just in case you didn't see the lights dim when you turned the key you knew it was working. :thumbsup:

Big Dave

The c.s.r. mini starter is one of the best available .2 bolts very simple job,disconnect battery first ,unhook wiring on starter , mark wires if unsure where they go back on .Unbolt old starter , make sure you have a good hold of it before you unbolt it , they are heavy.Put new one on reverse order .Make sure your cables are in good shape these new high torque unit's draw more amps.Use shims only if you have to . Check the alignment before you crank it over. good luck, let us know how it goes .

Clean the wires. Oil is an insulator so you don't want a poor electrical connection. As far as that goes the block is the return so be sure where it bolts up it is clean and oil free by use of lots of brake cleaner sprayed so it doesn't splash back at you or drip in your eyes (it will craze your safety glasses that you are wearing under the car, so be careful).

Big Dave