Thread: Starter woes.

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SBC 350 starter bolt hole broke off. The outside bolt apperently was tapped and helcoiled before I got it and I didnt know it. Ive added a few mods to the motor and it has/had some serious grunt. It is in a 89 yj wrangler. My question is do they make a alternate starter that bolts on or do I have to weld the block up? any suggestions?

Depends. If you're running a stick trans, you could find an old style bellhousing that takes the three-bolt starter. If not, looks like you're looking for a good man with a welder!
Is there any thread left in the block? If there is,a piece of threaded rod will make the job a lot easier by lining up the broken-off piece, assuming you still have it.

You should be able to use the other bolt hole in the block . And mount one of the after-market one to your block .

Originally Posted by tango

You should be able to use the other bolt hole in the block . And mount one of the after-market one to your block .

He still needs the outside one to be repaired no matter what configuration he goes with. Run with Pat's idea.

you can weld it. the out side bolt you need it for any starter i have welded them look at a 99 nickel look at the ex repair post the rod i use is weld mold 700 made in mich should not be hard to find i do not know were you are in mich but i can weld it should be heated to 400 or so make s for ez taping

He may-be able to drill a new hole in the block . And use one of the inner holes of this type of starter ?

Thanks for the all the helpful ideas. Looks like the best way to go with the amount of torque my engine has is to weld it up and retap it. I still have the broken part that fell off, luckily it hit me in the forehead while I was trying to figure out the problem lol.