Mini Starter question....

Posted By: DemonDust

Mini Starter question.... - 01/17/11 11:52 PM

My mini starter has a bolt directly on top(pic below)of the pinion gear housing (i think that's what you would call it).

With my 904 trans this bolt boss is hitting the block. Are there any mini starters that don't have the bolt here?

Posted By: WILD BILL

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 12:57 AM

Are you refering to the wiring adapter?

If so just remove the plastic cover and take it off. Then bolt the wires right to that spot.

Posted By: Bob_Coomer

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 12:58 AM

They hit most any engines...
Take that adapter and ext off and you should be golden.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 12:58 AM

I'd slice it down with s cutoff wheel. its been a problem with alot of mega blocks. you'll be fine. I have been doing it that way for years.

Posted By: DemonDust

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 03:35 AM

I'm talking about the bolt boss, that is right in line with the big stud on the electrical connection.

I'll try to draw on the pic an repost....

Posted By: '72CudaRacer

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 03:43 AM

How much interference does it have Jessie? If its not much, can you either grind the head of the bolt down some, or relieve the block or both? If its hitting on the side of the bolt head, maybe replace the bolt with 12 point head bolt?

Brian Dunnigan

Posted By: HEMIFRED

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 03:47 AM

1 2 or 3

Posted By: DemonDust

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 03:50 AM

Posted By: mopartony

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 04:38 AM

Jesse,

Now that I see what you were talking about in the pm and here. knock that boss down as far as you can. Leave some meat on there for the bolt thread strength.

Posted By: HEMIFRED

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 04:38 AM

I would trim the block

Posted By: sr4440

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 05:01 AM

Quote:

I would trim the block

X2

if you don't do the block, when you need to replace the starter at the track your day will be done.

Joe

Posted By: DemonDust

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 05:10 AM

I ended up grinding a groove in the block. The little bit that I could grind off the starter wouldn't have been enough. Now i just hope I ground out enough. I guess I'll find out once the trans is in.

I mocked the trans up on a different block I had and made some templates to lay out some marks on the engine in the car. So hopefully it's right on. i ground a little extra for good measure

Posted By: rowin4

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 05:30 AM

Haven't you got the car together or did the new trans break? Springs coming, you don't have time to waste, the ice won't wait for ya.

Posted By: HEMIFRED

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 05:30 AM

????? what block and is there an adapter or mid plate being used ??

Posted By: DemonDust

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 01:28 PM

Quote:

Haven't you got the car together or did the new trans break? Springs coming, you don't have time to waste, the ice won't wait for ya.

I have 4 more days

Should be plenty of time to finish

Posted By: DemonDust

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/18/11 01:34 PM

Quote:

????? what block and is there an adapter or mid plate being used ??

R5 block. Yes I have an adapter plate, here is a pic of that mess. I have alot to do in 4 days....

Building the tunnel should be fun...

Posted By: dennismopar73

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/20/11 04:37 PM

ran more than a couple of these starters,
on several diff engines, 440 400, and
318 t0 360 never had this issue??
i wouls say if this is youre issue , change the bolt
or cut it down

Posted By: dennismopar73

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/20/11 04:39 PM

i dont see a dash bar there??

or rocker bars either

modifactions to firewall or floor?
must have them

Posted By: DemonDust

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/20/11 06:27 PM

Quote:

i dont see a dash bar there??
or rocker bars either
modifactions to firewall or floor?
must have them

The way understand it, you only need these things if you remove over 50% of the firewall....

Posted By: dennismopar73

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/20/11 06:29 PM

any mods to firewall
and floor,
but if you dont run ihra /nhra
doesnt matter

Posted By: HEMIFRED

Re: Mini Starter question.... - 01/20/11 06:37 PM

Quote:

The way understand it, you only need these things if you remove over 50% of the firewall....

Quote:

On all cars requiring a roll cage, if the OEM firewall has been
modified ( in excess of 1 square foot for transmission removal, not
including bolted in components) a lower windshield or dash bar of 1
1/4 x .058-inch 4130 chromoly or 1 1/4 x .118-inch mild steel is
mandatory connecting the forward cage supports