Starter snout keeps breaking
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11/28/22 05:41 PM
11/28/22 05:41 PM
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Dartski68
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In the last few years I have broken 3 Chinese mini starters
Has anyone used the CVR starter with the solid steel snout?
Or the similar MSD starters?
470 big block with 11to1 compression and 727 trans
Last edited by Dartski68; 11/28/22 06:00 PM.
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Re: Starter snout keeps breaking
[Re: Dartski68]
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11/28/22 06:10 PM
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Hate to say it but if you have broken three you have an alignment problem or something else you are missing.
1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27
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Re: Starter snout keeps breaking
[Re: Dartski68]
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11/28/22 07:34 PM
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I check the allingnment previously. I've cleaned the threads used a stud for the top with nyloc nut and she is a snug fit.
I was running a low comp 440 previously for 10 years and the starter was fine. Same gear box too
I thought it was also my optima battery was too small however a larger battery still didn't fix the problem
When I turn the motor over without spark the starter spins nicely
My dizzy isn't locked either
So I'm assuming it's the starter not strong enough
I cut the nose off many of my powerglide setups. Have you ever tried that for the heck of it.
1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27
Livin and lovin life one day at a time
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Re: Starter snout keeps breaking
[Re: fbs63]
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11/29/22 08:59 AM
11/29/22 08:59 AM
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Milwaukee WI
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Check for interference between the starter and the block. The C shaped section of the block that the starter fits in when bolted up sometimes touches the starter and won't let it tighten down flush (and square) on the trans case. I've found this to be the cause of breaking starters multiple times. Check for witness marks on the starter and block. Simply grind the block for clearance. this.
"use it 'till it breaks, replace as needed"
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Re: Starter snout keeps breaking
[Re: Sammy]
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11/29/22 01:47 PM
11/29/22 01:47 PM
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I cut them off, never had an issue
'01 P1500, Blown/Inj BAE,/Veney ,Bruno/CS2,Dana 60
'01 Dodge 3500 S Cummins Auto, Fresh air kit, 4" Exhaust,
'05 Dodge Magnum R/T - Too Much to list
'60 Willys CJ5
'01 International LPX - Project,DT466, Allison
'64 Plymouth Valiant, Inj 528 Hemi, 2spd
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