A quick question about starters...

[UH60L]

So, I'm getting really close to being able to fire up my Charger after 8 years.  I'm getting ready to put a new/remained starter on my rebuilt 440.  I noticed that, like my old one, one of the starter mount holes is much bigger than the stud/nut that goes through it.

Is there suppose to be a bushing put in there or is it just suppose to have that slack on one side? (having the slack seems wrong to me, I would think you'd want a nice snug fit...)

[VegasCharger]

My experience with old Mopar starters is that there were no bushings for the upper hole(stud). Yes I would think that an oversize hole would not be practical. You may want to wait until some other members weigh in.

Just my 

Good luck. 

[John_Kunkel]

No bushing needed, the oversized hole is probably to allow for production tolerances.

[ws23rt]

I had that same question years ago and kinda worked it out in my mind this way.

That hole is not a "locating" fit. (the starter is "located" by the bore fit of the nose of the starter in the bell housing). The bolt hole is needed/used for clamping/holding. (even the other hole need not to be as close to bolt size as it is.) )
As John pointed out (and I agree) it was likely a decision made in engineering to make assembly easier.--I also am glad it is like it is because of the many times I have changed starters over the years I have done it in the dark, (by feel) in the rain, on the side of the road, etc.

[UH60L]

Good to know, thanks guys.

One less thing to worry about.  I'll get it installed today.