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How can that happen? Seems like the crack starts from where the bolt is tightened underneath.
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It is riveted together.
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I was at work and I heard someone drive up in the CUCV M1028 we have been beating for 25 plus years. 
I could hear it coming from a mile away. Anyway he shut it off and went and did some work. When it started it up and drove away I heard the strange sound the starter made engaging. I seen it parked at another location and decided to take a look see. 
Problem number 1 3/8” starter bolts. Problem number 2 no support bracket. I spoke with the man that works on the vehicles and he basically blew me off and said it was good and that bracket was not needed. NAPA sent him the bolts and they were just a bit long so he used washers to make up for it. I thought about it and offered my help to deaf and ears. Next day zing zing. The starter is grinding and guess who found the broken bolt? I told them I have the remedy and can get you the right parts. Not listening again. More later. I have the correct parts coming to myself and will share the numbers when they arrive. 
I could hear it coming from a mile away. Anyway he shut it off and went and did some work. When it started it up and drove away I heard the strange sound the starter made engaging. I seen it parked at another location and decided to take a look see. Problem number 1 3/8” starter bolts. Problem number 2 no support bracket. I spoke with the man that works on the vehicles and he basically blew me off and said it was good and that bracket was not needed. NAPA sent him the bolts and they were just a bit long so he used washers to make up for it. I thought about it and offered my help to deaf and ears. Next day zing zing. The starter is grinding and guess who found the broken bolt? I told them I have the remedy and can get you the right parts. Not listening again. More later. I have the correct parts coming to myself and will share the numbers when they arrive. 
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That is sad.
Especially with your experience...
Sometimes people just won't listen.
Hard Head, soft backside.
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If anyone is looking to buy starter bolts I do strongly suggest the ARP option. OEM bolts are no longer available so you're banking on aftermarket. The ARP bolts are made from a stainless steel alloy from Carpenter called Custom 450. Stainless is usually a terrible choice for bolting, hopefully this introduces people to better bolting with stainless.