starter tips
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,461
Likes: 18
From: cooper city florida
Powermaster 9202 still has the "R" terminal on the solenoid, if you have points ignition..... and their 9100 is a good choice if you have electronic ignition. They both are made in the USA, and both are gear reduction, and weigh about half of a stock starter.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 7,031
Likes: 603
From: Limerick Pa
Its pretty easy, just dont let the starter hang there or the small wires will probably snap off, support the starter, so it doesnt fall on your head.Remember where you took the wires off , on the ground its a half hour job , n there air 15 tops. 2 Bolts and maybe a starter support.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 58,061
Likes: 7,145
Army
A few smartphone pics before you ****** the old starter off will keep you out of trouble. I find with my failing memory I use that technique more and more.
Did I tell you about the smartphone -- I don't remember ?
Did I tell you about the smartphone -- I don't remember ?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,056
Likes: 553
From: Sun Prairie WI
old68
Going back to your request for tips/points ... this might be a good opportunity to install a fusible link on the 12 GA feed to protect your wiring harness.
If you have undercar exhaust system, a similar opportunity to afford some radiant heat protection would be to modify the starter's debris shield with some insulation. In the photos below, I fashioned a larger surface to cover/shield the whole solenoid.
Going back to your request for tips/points ... this might be a good opportunity to install a fusible link on the 12 GA feed to protect your wiring harness.
If you have undercar exhaust system, a similar opportunity to afford some radiant heat protection would be to modify the starter's debris shield with some insulation. In the photos below, I fashioned a larger surface to cover/shield the whole solenoid.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 17,901
Likes: 751
From: Inverness FL
St. Jude Donor '07
gee... I thought changing the starter is a no-brainer.... 
as far as starters; there are at least 3 different types that I know of: standard, heavy duty, and mini...
Bill
as far as starters; there are at least 3 different types that I know of: standard, heavy duty, and mini...
Bill
Last edited by wmf62; Sep 13, 2016 at 07:59 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 54,059
Likes: 9,394
From: Sitting in his Nowhere land Hanover Pa
2024 C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2015 C2 of Year Finalist
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,777
Likes: 4,592
From: Canada's capital
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C1 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
If you find any shims between the old starter and the motor, reuse the same amount with the new starter and you'll usually be correct on the clearance. If it's binding you'll usually hear it.....loud ugly noise instead of the usual.
I always put a little bit of white lube on the bendix drive gears, spring, and shaft mech for ease of movement.....not too much though, don't need any grease flying around your clutch.
I also recommend the small head ARP starter bolts that are knurled for exact placement of starter.......
I always put a little bit of white lube on the bendix drive gears, spring, and shaft mech for ease of movement.....not too much though, don't need any grease flying around your clutch.
I also recommend the small head ARP starter bolts that are knurled for exact placement of starter.......
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 11,264
Likes: 2,130
From: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Its pretty easy, just dont let the starter hang there or the small wires will probably snap off, support the starter, so it doesnt fall on your head.Remember where you took the wires off , on the ground its a half hour job , n there air 15 tops. 2 Bolts and maybe a starter support.
One of the easier jobs. Should have both a starter heat shield and a starter brace. Two bolts into the block with special knurled starter bolts.Take your time on the wiring and get it right the first time. Don't forget the wiper motor and blower motor ground on one of the two starter bolts.
Just make a few notes before disassembly, and then check to make certain that the previous owner actually installed it according to the electrical drawings. I know on my car, ALL the wiring in this area was a mess........and most of my time was spent correcting it. If needed, these wires can be pulled up to the top of the fender area so you can work on them and/or solder connections without being on your back.
Larry
Last edited by Powershift; Sep 14, 2016 at 04:04 PM.