SB starter help
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Melting Slicks
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I don' know why either. Seemed stock type starters were straining and actually cracked the last one. Had the one from Chevy on it but just found the one bolt that holds the armature housing on the floor . Apparently broke off in housing. That one lasted 5 yrs, was the go torque one but don' t feel like spending 200 right now so was looking for some suggestions. Motor is a blown sb
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Just in case you did not know this.
If your factory starter does not have the support brace that attaches to the end of the armature housing...then YES... the starter can crack due to not being correctly supported....thus able to flex and move under a load
Your factory starter is not held in by ONLY the two bolts that hold it to the engine block...there is another part required.
DUB
If your factory starter does not have the support brace that attaches to the end of the armature housing...then YES... the starter can crack due to not being correctly supported....thus able to flex and move under a load
Your factory starter is not held in by ONLY the two bolts that hold it to the engine block...there is another part required.
DUB
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Melting Slicks
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From: Confusion
Dub, very aware of the brace, sb and BB. The starter I have is a Chevy hitorgue one, no provision for a support. Also not as large or heavy like the factory.
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I have an east coast electric and its rebuildable. They sell the replacement parts
http://ecae.com/starter.html
summit sells them too.
EDIT
And you'll need the diode kit as well
http://ecae.com/starter.html
summit sells them too.
EDIT
And you'll need the diode kit as well
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