Starter Heat Shield Installation
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Fayetteville NC
Starter Heat Shield Installation
I have a stock '75 coupe that will not re-start after the motor heats up and is driven a while. I'm thinking the starter/coil are heating up and has to cool down before re-starting. I don't think the problem is in the ignition switch. Sometimes it takes 45 minutes or so just sitting and waiting. Not quite as long if I open the hood completely and let the heat escape. I'm getting nothing but silence when I turn the key, like a completely dead battery. It's not like it's turning over but not starting. Once it cools down, it starts OK, no problem.
I purchased a GM starter heat shield but don't know exactly how to install it. I didn't know until recently that it was even available. I had heard of other folks who manufactured their own. Need some help or a photo of exactly where it bolts on.
Thanks.
I purchased a GM starter heat shield but don't know exactly how to install it. I didn't know until recently that it was even available. I had heard of other folks who manufactured their own. Need some help or a photo of exactly where it bolts on.
Thanks.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Ansonia/NYC CT
I don't mean to thread hijack, but I have KINDA a similar problem.
I have a chrome heat shield for the distributer, which came with the car. But the distributer is no longer stock, and I can't for the life of me get that darn heat shield back on. I have been running it without it for a while now, with no problems. How important is that thing, or is it just dress up?
I have a chrome heat shield for the distributer, which came with the car. But the distributer is no longer stock, and I can't for the life of me get that darn heat shield back on. I have been running it without it for a while now, with no problems. How important is that thing, or is it just dress up?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
I have a JC Whitney heat shield for my starter that i really like. U can see the pix in my signature link (pix #2 & #3). It took a little modding but not alot. Just make shure u leave an airgap everywhere but where the bracket bolts to starter.
I tried several shields but this from JC Whitney did the trick (part #ZX830176Y) - worked great in >100*F temps.
Hope this helps,
cardo0
I tried several shields but this from JC Whitney did the trick (part #ZX830176Y) - worked great in >100*F temps. Hope this helps,
cardo0
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Cartersville GA
I don't mean to thread hijack, but I have KINDA a similar problem.
I have a chrome heat shield for the distributer, which came with the car. But the distributer is no longer stock, and I can't for the life of me get that darn heat shield back on. I have been running it without it for a while now, with no problems. How important is that thing, or is it just dress up?
I have a chrome heat shield for the distributer, which came with the car. But the distributer is no longer stock, and I can't for the life of me get that darn heat shield back on. I have been running it without it for a while now, with no problems. How important is that thing, or is it just dress up?
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Boise ID
Been there, done that
I had the same thing happen to me. I put one of these on:
https://www.dormanproducts.com/cgi-b...tegory_list=:0
Nice short link eh?
Anyway, they had it down at my local Schuck's Auto. I put it on (much easier with the starter OUT!!) & it helped for a while, until I had to start smacking the starter with a hammer to get it to turn over 
.
I finally replaced the starter, but I put this little shield on the new one too, figured it couldn't hurt. I also have the stock thing too.
I liked this better than a wrap, since I figured that wrap would hold heat in, and take longer to recover if it did heat soak again.
Just my story. Good luck!
https://www.dormanproducts.com/cgi-b...tegory_list=:0
Nice short link eh?
Anyway, they had it down at my local Schuck's Auto. I put it on (much easier with the starter OUT!!) & it helped for a while, until I had to start smacking the starter with a hammer to get it to turn over .I finally replaced the starter, but I put this little shield on the new one too, figured it couldn't hurt. I also have the stock thing too.
I liked this better than a wrap, since I figured that wrap would hold heat in, and take longer to recover if it did heat soak again.
Just my story. Good luck!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Airdrie Alberta
i'm running the original 35 year old GM starter with headers , gets stinking hot in the engine compartment and it still spins the motor up no problem...I threw a set of brushes and bushings in when I did my rebuild.
Make sure to check all your cables and ensure you have good grounds.
Make sure to check all your cables and ensure you have good grounds.
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Race Director
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From: Taylor Michigan
i'm running the original 35 year old GM starter with headers , gets stinking hot in the engine compartment and it still spins the motor up no problem...I threw a set of brushes and bushings in when I did my rebuild.
Make sure to check all your cables and ensure you have good grounds.
Make sure to check all your cables and ensure you have good grounds.
and make sure your using a heavy duty Delco, not a light duty.I tell people to check the ground to the frame from the battery, very important. .
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,098
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
I like that shield.
I had the same thing happen to me. I put one of these on:
https://www.dormanproducts.com/cgi-b...tegory_list=:0
Nice short link eh? Anyway, they had it down at my local Schuck's Auto. I put it on (much easier with the starter OUT!!) & it helped for a while, until I had to start smacking the starter with a hammer to get it to turn over .
I finally replaced the starter, but I put this little shield on the new one too, figured it couldn't hurt. I also have the stock thing too.
I liked this better than a wrap, since I figured that wrap would hold heat in, and take longer to recover if it did heat soak again.
Just my story. Good luck!
https://www.dormanproducts.com/cgi-b...tegory_list=:0
Nice short link eh?
Anyway, they had it down at my local Schuck's Auto. I put it on (much easier with the starter OUT!!) & it helped for a while, until I had to start smacking the starter with a hammer to get it to turn over .I finally replaced the starter, but I put this little shield on the new one too, figured it couldn't hurt. I also have the stock thing too.
I liked this better than a wrap, since I figured that wrap would hold heat in, and take longer to recover if it did heat soak again.
Just my story. Good luck!
And i agree as i think those heat wraps just hold the heat in once the starter gets hot.cardo0
