HALP Sunbird

[Shannen Durphey]

Peter Fenske wrote:
> 
> Hi Shannen
> 
> Would you believe the starter is at the back towards the firewall
> just like a honda!. Never seen this on a domestic GM.
> Starter is like old style chev or hemi..
> 
> There is no meat to drill and tap on front..
> However the T125 requires this..
> Also the flywheel crank flange is different
> as is required flywheel dia.
> 
> :peter
> And yes the OHV is the same as normal GM
> OHC???
> MIND you the engine is of Brazilian origin

This is really a surprise.  I know of the engine you speak, just never
knew there were variations on the theme.  Without being there, I'd be
wary of offering suggestions.  I've never seen a manual trans FWD with
rear mounted starter. 

Maybe you could mount a big pulley on the front of the crank, and wrap
a rope around it.... ; )

Sorry, but it sounds like you need another engine, or a 2.0 Sunbird
manual trans.  Frederick B had a 3.8 Buick for sale...  Any other
solutions are pay as you go.
Shannen