Starter problems

1974blackz28 · 01-29-2010, 01:16:19 PM

I have a 74 black beauty that has a cracked starter mount hole is there a fix for this or should I jjust sell the car because at this point I don't have money to change the block,,, please someone relpy I love this car

thank you

mrdragster1970 · 01-29-2010, 01:24:55 PM

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I drilled mine deeper & used a heli-coil. If it still starts a 1200 HP monster, it should hold yours.
If that doesn't work, it can be welded, but when I did my search, everyone said it needs to be disassembled before welding??

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1974blackz28 · 01-29-2010, 01:31:09 PM

right now I have a starter adaptor plate from danchuk with the old 50's style chevy starter but it makes slight grinding noises and is slowly killing the flywheel plus im having the hot start problem, how much deeper should I go and where can I buy a heli coil.

pdq67 · 01-29-2010, 01:49:17 PM

From NAPA and other places, the H/C kit that is.

Why are you running a Tri-5 starter?? This is ancient is all. Know all about this stuff tho...

I like the Tri-5's/348/409's open bottomed bellhousings b/c I can change a clutch in like 45 minutes!

pdq67

mrdragster1970 · 01-29-2010, 04:23:27 PM

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I'm not as old as dirt, like PDQ, and I've never dealt with that stuff.

I drilled about 3/4" past the crack. I keep all the standard helicoils on the shelf.
I usually get them from farm & fleet, and buy refill's whenever they're on sale.

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Cardinal · 01-29-2010, 04:43:27 PM

+1 for installing a Helicoil

As for the heat soak problem = hard starting. Get a new mini starter off of Ebay. They cost well under $100 and are the best investment you'll ever make in a starter. Also put a heat shield in along with the mini starter.

1974blackz28 · 01-30-2010, 12:07:12 PM

Thanks for the input, im getting a heli coil monday

Twisted_Metal · 01-30-2010, 01:50:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1974blackz28

Thanks for the input, im getting a heli coil monday

Heli-coils work very well.... I've used them in both aluminum and iron castings.

There is a proper sized drill and tap required for heli-coil repairs.
Get the kit (not just the heli-coils) and you will have everything you need for the job.

Good Luck!

swerven · 01-30-2010, 02:17:40 PM

There is a bracket that goes on the front of the starter and attaches to the block. It's usually called a starter brace. These are mandatory with the Danchuk adapter. Probably all you need to fix the grinding problem. They can be found cheap at any junkyard.

1974blackz28 · 02-02-2010, 01:49:27 PM

I want to get a starter brace but im confused on which one to get, The adapter and starter are for a 55-62 chevy but the block is from an 81 chevy with uhx casting, in a 74 camaro..

could Someone help me into picking which bracket or is it universal

hhott71 · 02-02-2010, 02:10:34 PM

The block boss is probably in the same place. but don't quote me.

swerven · 02-02-2010, 02:23:11 PM

Not sure what a uhx block is but anything from 1981 is probably old enough. Some of the newer ones had knock sensors, mini starters, etc. and might be different.

Part number 354353 should work.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GM-Pe...fA ccessories

1974blackz28 · 02-03-2010, 09:28:19 AM

Heli coil is out of the question ear is cracked off the block, The danchuk plate flexes ALOT, Where does the starter brace bolt to?

swerven · 02-03-2010, 10:05:00 PM

This pic is a big block, but the setup is about the same. The SB bracket is longer and the attachment on the engine block is higher. One of the bolts on the starter is special. It has threads on both sides on the bolt head. The brace attaches to that bolt.