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1998 CHEVROLET 1500
100,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROEANNA DAVIS WRIGHT
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Can I take a starter off a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer and use it on the truck listed above?
Aug 16, 2017 at 8:40 PM
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Hello,

If they have the same size engine it should work. check the offset of the of the starter gear in relation to the starter bolts that will let you know for sure.

Here is a guide the will help you get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

Aug 17, 2017 at 3:21 PM
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