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I found the starter grinding problem the mounting hole in the block is cracked! Not good as it’s a 69 512 block.
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1969 ss 396 300 deluxe hardtop 1969 ss 396 chevelle 1978 camaro 540 ci. beater 1978 chevy shortbed stepside 1983 chevy shortbed 1985 chevy shortbed If a hammer and duct tape wont fix it u have electrical problems! |
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Damn -- not good! It can be fixed but the process is extensive. Back in the day one method was a lot of preheat and a good welder using high nickle rod ... Good Luck!
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I used the 3 bolt end housing before on a mid year Corvette that had that issue, it’s still good after about 5 years. Last edited by rszmjt; 04-09-2020 at 06:15 PM. |
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I think 66-72 Corvette/Chevrolet used them, maybe truck applications too. Any starter rebuild shop should have access to it.
The third bolt is a non knurled type bolt as most blocks are not counterbored on third inner hole. Also make sure you use the front starter to block brace, that’s very important. Last edited by rszmjt; 04-09-2020 at 03:38 PM. |
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So my block is counter bored for the knurled bolt on the third bolt should I use a knurled bolt or no?
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1969 ss 396 300 deluxe hardtop 1969 ss 396 chevelle 1978 camaro 540 ci. beater 1978 chevy shortbed stepside 1983 chevy shortbed 1985 chevy shortbed If a hammer and duct tape wont fix it u have electrical problems! |
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You won't find a GM housing that will bolt up with 3 bolts. You can find a aftermarket starter that will. The cast iron housing with three bolts does not line up with the block.
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This is the housing that will not bolt up to a big or small block using three bolts.
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Well that’s weird, I did it on a friends 67 Corvette about 5 yrs ago and it worked fine, maybe it was a aftermarket part or block had been previously drilled & tapped, I don’t know.
I have another starter with that end housing, next time I go to shop I’m going to mock it up on a block and check it . I have 33 blocks at shop so it shouldn’t be a issue, Ha Ha. Last edited by rszmjt; 04-09-2020 at 05:47 PM. |
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On Rays Chevy Restoration site they say some early big blocks were drilled with this pattern.
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