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Aug 2, 2021 | 04:48 PM

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grinder11

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Originally Posted by Smoken1

Because they mount with 2 long bolts instead of 1 short and 1 long bolt. There is a thread on how the starter can break the block

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...the-block.html

You're right, but I think that happens most often due to the starter bolt coming loose, and backing out. After it comes out far enough, when the engine is cranked over the remaining bolt doesn't have enough aluminum surrounding it to have enough strength by itself. Then a hunk of the block comes off......

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