Starter Heat Shield
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Hi b,
Yes, there was a small sheet metal shield that fastened to the starter brace and to the forward end of the starter.
The catalogues from the larger vendors show it.
Regards,
Alan
Here it is installed.
Yes, there was a small sheet metal shield that fastened to the starter brace and to the forward end of the starter.
The catalogues from the larger vendors show it.
Regards,
Alan
Here it is installed.
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Thanks,
Is it necessary to remove the starter to install the heat shield?
Also, there is a heat shield at Ecklers for about 24 dollars and one at Keen Corvettes for about 9 dollars. I can't tell if they are the same or different, or which one is the correct heat shield. Does anyone know?
Thanks
Is it necessary to remove the starter to install the heat shield?
Also, there is a heat shield at Ecklers for about 24 dollars and one at Keen Corvettes for about 9 dollars. I can't tell if they are the same or different, or which one is the correct heat shield. Does anyone know?
Thanks
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From: Jacksonville Fl
Thanks,
Is it necessary to remove the starter to install the heat shield?
Also, there is a heat shield at Ecklers for about 24 dollars and one at Keen Corvettes for about 9 dollars. I can't tell if they are the same or different, or which one is the correct heat shield. Does anyone know?
Thanks
Is it necessary to remove the starter to install the heat shield?
Also, there is a heat shield at Ecklers for about 24 dollars and one at Keen Corvettes for about 9 dollars. I can't tell if they are the same or different, or which one is the correct heat shield. Does anyone know?
Thanks
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The heat shields are used to protect the starter switch ....{the bakelite end}..and no other protection....the exhaust is so hot it burns the plastic on some applications....Ford used an almost identical shield on there 429 ci engines experiencing the same problem........ cooked switches........
As a foot note, contrary to bench racers and back alley mechanics beliefs there is no 'heat soak' ......everything gets hot under the hood
As a foot note, contrary to bench racers and back alley mechanics beliefs there is no 'heat soak' ......everything gets hot under the hood
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The heat shields are used to protect the starter switch ....{the bakelite end}..and no other protection....the exhaust is so hot it burns the plastic on some applications....Ford used an almost identical shield on there 429 ci engines experiencing the same problem........ cooked switches........
As a foot note, contrary to bench racers and back alley mechanics beliefs there is no 'heat soak' ......everything gets hot under the hood
As a foot note, contrary to bench racers and back alley mechanics beliefs there is no 'heat soak' ......everything gets hot under the hood
Now with the heat shield that problem is completely gone.
Last edited by racer_357; Sep 30, 2014 at 01:14 PM.
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Hi,
I think these shields serve 2 different purposes.
As ironcross posted the original shielded the end of the solenoid, while the one racer posted appears to protect the starter itself from heat generated by headers.
Regards,
Alan
I think these shields serve 2 different purposes.
As ironcross posted the original shielded the end of the solenoid, while the one racer posted appears to protect the starter itself from heat generated by headers.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Sep 30, 2014 at 04:34 PM.
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shield hardware
Sorry to jump in but after reviewing the shield on mine I am wondering does your shield attach to the brace with a screw or just a tab? What does the nut look like that attaches the shield and brace to the starter?
Does your original shield have the manufacturer logo stamped on it?
I posted at NCRS with the same questions.
Thanks, Bill
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I'll try and get a pic tonight
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Do you already have the front starter bracket that mounts to the block??
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Hi,
I think Chevrolet did exactly what was needed to sell cars and keep them out of the dealer's service departments.
If sb cars with std exhaust didn't need the shield they wouldn't have had them. They'd save a $1.00 on every sb, and remember the they were building hundreds of thousands every year.
If it needed a larger shield they would have made it larger to keep the service departments from screaming.
As soon as the car's exhaust system is changed to headers everything changes.
Regards,
Alan
I think Chevrolet did exactly what was needed to sell cars and keep them out of the dealer's service departments.
If sb cars with std exhaust didn't need the shield they wouldn't have had them. They'd save a $1.00 on every sb, and remember the they were building hundreds of thousands every year.
If it needed a larger shield they would have made it larger to keep the service departments from screaming.
As soon as the car's exhaust system is changed to headers everything changes.
Regards,
Alan
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Hi,
I think Chevrolet did exactly what was needed to sell cars and keep them out of the dealer's service departments.
If sb cars with std exhaust didn't need the shield they wouldn't have had them. They'd save a $1.00 on every sb, and remember the they were building hundreds of thousands every year.
If it needed a larger shield they would have made it larger to keep the service departments from screaming.
As soon as the car's exhaust system is changed to headers everything changes.
Regards,
Alan
I think Chevrolet did exactly what was needed to sell cars and keep them out of the dealer's service departments.
If sb cars with std exhaust didn't need the shield they wouldn't have had them. They'd save a $1.00 on every sb, and remember the they were building hundreds of thousands every year.
If it needed a larger shield they would have made it larger to keep the service departments from screaming.
As soon as the car's exhaust system is changed to headers everything changes.
Regards,
Alan
and i did have the little one on mine, didn't help the header heat issue.
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I have shorty headers on a small block engine so wrapped the exhaust where it passes the starter and back as far as the end of the transmission to help the starter but more so to help keep heat out of the cabin. (I didn't wrap the headers though).