If a worn starter is behind a slow crank or a no-start, the TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) Starter 3664 is a remanufactured starter motor built to turn the engine over at startup. It is designed for dependability and reliability throughout the vehicle's service life. The 3664 is listed for many vehicles, among them the 1962-1973 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L / 4.1L / 4.6L / 5.0L / 5.3L / 5.4L / 5.7L, 1963-1966 Chevrolet Suburban 3.8L / 4.1L / 4.6L / 4.8L / 5.3L and 1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu 3.8L.
- Wound field direct drive design: 12-volt DC unit with a 1.2-kilowatt power rating, a 9-tooth drive and clockwise (right) rotation.
- What comes with it: The solenoid is attached, the starter drive is included and mounting shims are supplied. It has a closed-nose design.
- OE reference: The OE manufacturer is Delco/Delphi, and the unit belongs to the 10MT family.
- Remanufactured starter motor: A premium-quality remanufactured unit, with one used per application.
Signs a starter may need replacing include a click with no crank, slow or labored cranking, grinding as the drive engages, or an intermittent no-start. Check the battery, cables and connections before replacing the starter. Mounting bolts are not included, so consult the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners and whether the originals may be reused. This unit does not have over-crank protection. Country of origin: Mexico.
Listed engines: L4-2.5L, L6-3.2L, L6-3.8L, L6-4.1L, L6-4.8L, V6-3.2L, V6-3.7L, V6-3.8L, V8-4.3L, V8-4.6L, V8-4.9L, V8-5.0L, V8-5.3L, V8-5.4L, V8-5.6L, V8-5.7L and V8-7.0L. The engines vary by application. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list of applications, where you can match your exact year, model and engine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work as a Chevy Malibu starter on the 1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu 3.8L?
Yes. It is listed for the 1978-1981 Chevrolet Malibu with the V6-3.8L engine. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section to confirm your year and engine.
Is this the right Chevy Impala starter for a 1962-1973 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L / 4.1L / 4.6L / 5.0L / 5.3L / 5.4L / 5.7L?
It is listed for the 1962-1973 Chevrolet Impala on several engines. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for your exact year and engine.
Is the 3664 a remanufactured unit?
Yes. TERREPOWER lists part 3664 as a remanufactured starter motor. It comes with the solenoid attached and the starter drive included.
Are mounting bolts included?
No, mounting bolts are not included, but mounting shims are. Consult your vehicle's service information for the correct fasteners and whether the originals may be reused.
What are the starter's electrical and drive specs?
It is a 12-volt DC, 1.2-kilowatt wound field direct drive starter. It has a 9-tooth drive, clockwise (right) rotation and a closed-nose design.
