Hey hows it going? My roommate is having a problem with he starter and I was wondering if you guys could help.

He has a '53 plymouth with a inline flathead and 3 on the tree. The problem is something is breaking the starters nose cone off. It has been converted to 12volt, using either 6volt or 12volt starters the same thing happens. The problem occurs pretty often, he has tried new starters, used starters, welding the nose cone back on, and even jb weld. The first time he had to replace it, the starter lasted for about a year but since then it happens alot more often. using used starters out of other flathead they seem to last 3-4weeks, jb welding which has been the most recent fix lasted 3 weeks the first time, and then declined from there.

We jb welded it on sunday and it broke again yesterday morning. When it breaks it still works but you can hear the nose cone rattling around inside the bellhousing. Any ideas? Thanks in advance