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MPA Electrical 3696SN Starter
| Brand | MPA Electrical 3696SN |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 12.0 |
| Design | Wound wire direct drive |
| Family | Delco |
| Power Rating | 1.5 |
| Starter Rotation | Clockwise (right) |
| Tooth Quantity | 9 |
| Mounting Type | Pad |
| Product line | New |
| Fits | Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac · 187 vehicles |
OE fit, form, and function. True OE replacement starter with direct-drive design.
Wound wire direct drive. Built with a Delco-style design for dependable starting.
12-volt starter. Pad-mount starter with 9-tooth engagement.
Cross-references 1107294, 1107299 and 1107330 for the same application. See all 39.
OE-Style Starter for GM V8 Applications
The MPA Electrical 3696SN is a new 12-volt starter built for OE fit, form, and function. It uses a wound wire direct drive design with a Delco family layout, making it a direct replacement choice for a wide range of classic Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications.
For vehicles such as the Pontiac Firebird, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Pontiac Grand Prix, this starter is specified to match the original mounting and rotation requirements for proper engagement and dependable cranking performance.
Key Features
- 12.0-volt starter for classic GM starting systems
- Wound wire direct drive design for OE-style operation
- Delco family configuration
- 1.5 power rating
- Clockwise (right) starter rotation
- 9-tooth drive gear
- Pad mounting type
- New starter built to OE fit, form, and function standards
Detailed Description
MPA Electrical part number 3696SN is a new starter engineered as an OE replacement for many 1964-1981 Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles. The design follows original equipment dimensions and operating characteristics, which helps maintain correct starter engagement with the flywheel or flexplate in applications such as the Pontiac Catalina, Oldsmobile Delta 88, and Pontiac LeMans. This part cross-references 1107294 and 1108335 for the same application.
The starter’s Delco-style architecture, 12-volt electrical specification, clockwise rotation, and 9-tooth drive are important details for matching the original starting system. The pad mount configuration supports direct replacement use where the factory starter location and interface are retained.
Common Problems This Starter Can Address
- Slow or weak engine cranking
- No-crank condition caused by starter failure
- Grinding or improper gear engagement from worn starter drive components
- Intermittent starting caused by internal electrical wear
- Replacement needs for aging OE starter units on classic GM vehicles
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle’s original starter specifications before installation, including 12-volt system voltage, clockwise rotation, 9-tooth drive count, and pad mount style. Confirm the application against the existing starter and mounting pattern on the vehicle. This starter is listed for a broad range of classic GM models, including Fits 1967-1979 Pontiac Firebird, N/A; Fits 1965-1977 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A; and Fits 1965-1980 Oldsmobile Delta 88, N/A.
For fitment verification, compare the original part number and starter configuration on the vehicle before replacement. The part number 3696SN is also a useful reference when searching for OE-style starter replacement options for Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, and Cadillac applications.
Quality Assurance
MPA Electrical describes this new starter as built to industry-leading quality standards using high-grade components for OE-style fit and function. The goal is consistent starting performance and long service life in demanding classic vehicle applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Transmission | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Pontiac | Laurentian | — | 5.7L | V8 | DIESEL | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Buick | LeSabre | — | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Cadillac | Seville | — | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | — | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | — | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | — | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1980 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Buick | LeSabre | — | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Cadillac | Seville | — | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | — | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Salon | — | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | — | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1979 | Pontiac | Firebird | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Buick | LeSabre | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Buick | Riviera | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Cadillac | Seville | — | 5.7L | V8 | GAS | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1978 | Pontiac | Firebird | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Buick | Century | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Buick | LeSabre | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Buick | Riviera | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Salon | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Oldsmobile | Omega | Manual | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Pontiac | Firebird | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Pontiac | Laurentian | — | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1977 | Pontiac | Parisienne | — | 5.7L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1976 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1976 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1976 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1976 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Salon | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1976 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1976 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1976 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1976 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1976 | Pontiac | Firebird | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1976 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1976 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1976 | Pontiac | Laurentian | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1976 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1976 | Pontiac | Parisienne | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1975 | Buick | LeSabre | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1975 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1975 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1975 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1975 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Salon | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1975 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1975 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1975 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1975 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1975 | Pontiac | Firebird | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1975 | Pontiac | Grand Am | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1975 | Pontiac | Grand LeMans | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1975 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1975 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1974 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1974 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1974 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1974 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1974 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1974 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1974 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1974 | Pontiac | Firebird | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1974 | Pontiac | Grand Am | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1974 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1974 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1973 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1973 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1973 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1973 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1973 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1973 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1973 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1973 | Pontiac | Firebird | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1973 | Pontiac | Grand Am | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1973 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1973 | Pontiac | GTO | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1973 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1972 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1972 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1972 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1972 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1972 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1972 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1972 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1972 | Pontiac | Firebird | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1972 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1972 | Pontiac | GTO | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1972 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1971 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1971 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1971 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1971 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Supreme | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1971 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1971 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1971 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1971 | Pontiac | Firebird | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1971 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1971 | Pontiac | GTO | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1971 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1970 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1970 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1970 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1970 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1970 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1970 | Pontiac | Firebird | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1970 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1970 | Pontiac | GTO | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1970 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1970 | Pontiac | Tempest | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1969 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1969 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1969 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1969 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1969 | Pontiac | Firebird | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1969 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1969 | Pontiac | GTO | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1969 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1969 | Pontiac | Tempest | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1968 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1968 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1968 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 7.5L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1968 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1968 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1968 | Pontiac | Firebird | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1968 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1968 | Pontiac | GTO | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1968 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1968 | Pontiac | Tempest | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1967 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1967 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1967 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1967 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1967 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1967 | Pontiac | Firebird | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1967 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1967 | Pontiac | GTO | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1967 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | 5.3L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1967 | Pontiac | Tempest | — | 5.3L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1966 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1966 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1966 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1966 | Oldsmobile | Starfire | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1966 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 6.9L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1966 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 6.9L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1966 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | 6.9L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1966 | Pontiac | GTO | — | 6.4L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1966 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | 5.3L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1966 | Pontiac | Tempest | — | 5.3L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1965 | Oldsmobile | 98 | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1965 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 6.6L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1965 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1965 | Oldsmobile | Starfire | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1965 | Pontiac | Bonneville | — | 6.9L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1965 | Pontiac | Catalina | — | 6.9L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1965 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | — | 6.9L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1965 | Pontiac | GTO | — | 6.4L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1965 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | 5.3L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1965 | Pontiac | Tempest | — | 5.3L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1964 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | — | 5.4L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1964 | Pontiac | GTO | — | 6.4L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1964 | Pontiac | LeMans | — | 5.3L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
| 1964 | Pontiac | Tempest | — | 5.3L | V8 | — | N/A | New |
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