1974 chevy 350- outer ear of starter bolt hole is broken off- is there a viable repair? fresh rebuild- has not been started yet- installed in truck and ear broke off when attempting to start the first time.
2007-02-11 02:25:35 · 6 answers · asked by tuneupplus@sbcglobal.net 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
sounds like the brace that bolts the back end of the starter to the block wasn't installed,causing the starter to try and kick away from the engine therefore cracking the block,find the correct brace
bolt the starter on with the one remaining bolt,take it to a good welding shop thats good with cast iron and have them weld the ear back on,you'll have the brace to hold it securely in place.Check for proper clearance at starter drive.
2007-02-11 02:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by ANDREW C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 02:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
JB Weld (Engine Block epoxy) the block piece back on after grinding it and removing any grease from it. Then use a steel brace and a Grade 8.8 bolt on both bolts, that gives the starter mount added strength, can be found at the local Ace or True Value hardware.
If that doesn't work or hold up, then:
Its possible to find someone who can weld Iron, but I never knew anyone who did and I welded for 20 years. Probably a cast iron fence building shop may have a welder around like that, and they may call it brazing instead of welding. Most modern welders don't ever need to weld cast iron.
Good Luck.
2007-02-11 03:56:54 · answer #3 · answered by Le Nuez Vert` 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow... If by some chance that is one of the blocks with both types of starter bolt holes (I might be thinking of a 305) then you could get the other type of starter for that block. If you don't have it, I don't know if someone could weld anything in that location being an iron block I assume? I have never heard of this happening. Worse case: get another block. Sounds like it was either loose or your timing is way off or you have a bind up in the motor or tranny. Flywheel on tight and balanced? (Just throwing thoughts out there about possible solutions... good luck!)
2007-02-11 02:33:01 · answer #4 · answered by jimponder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the right thanks to fix your situation is to extract the damaged bolt. Extractors or uncomplicated outs are offered at factors shops and hardware shops. The bolt ought to first be marked with a center punch to be sure that the hollow you'll drill is established. that's necessary as you should drill into the block. After drilling a suitable length hollow interior the damaged bolt insert the extractor and get rid of the bolt. Care should be taken now to not over torque the easy out as they'll smash and are quite not uncomplicated to drill out. be certain to soak the damaged bolt with a penetrating oil earlier beginning. it really is a touch trickier that it sounds so be careful. in basic terms examine your replace. What you want to do is set up a heli coil. also accessible on the factors shop. Take a bolt of the right length with you to ensure that you do get the right one. This contains drilling the hollow to a higher length, tapping it and installation a threaded insert
2016-11-27 00:40:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weld it,is the only good repair.Bummer.Hope you get her going.
2007-02-11 02:29:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋