I am in the process of putting back togethor my 96 12v and am about to put the bed back on and brand new inner and outer fenders. However I need to know if the top starter bolt on the starter needs a nut or not....The guy at the Dodge dealer says you do...now it is an 8 dollar part. Which doesnt matter how much it is its only money. But I stuck a screw driver into it and it would not come out the other side. And usaully starter bolts thread right into the engine housing...What do you guys know and think...Thanks alot.

 

On mine, a 95, it's just a bolt,,,no nut.

 

The 12V starter bolts, are 3 - 12 Point starter bolts, with NO nuts.
I have spares in my shop if your in need, PM me.

 

Also:
The starter bolts thread into the aluminum adapter plate.
The adapter plate is bolted to the block.

 

That is what I thought the guy at the dealer was telling me you need a starter nut I told him i didnt and he kept insisting. Thanks i wont buy nut too tommorow

 

I`m thinkin` he was lookin` at the 5.9 GAS engine witch uses a bolt in one hole on the starter, and a stud with a nut in the other hole. different engine. the parts jockies are always getting the 5.9 gas and 5.9 diesel engines mixed up.