Why are my starter bolts coming loose??

[nyoffroad]

" It actually cracked the inspection cover on mine as well. Apparently these starters have a lot of torque. I have been told if you don't take care of it, it can crack the block. "
Yes it can, it can and will break the outer 'ear' off the block where the outer starter bolt threads into. and that is a lot of fun trying to fix!

 

[Sganderson]

" It actually cracked the inspection cover on mine as well. Apparently these starters have a lot of torque. I have been told if you don't take care of it, it can crack the block. "
Yes it can, it can and will break the outer 'ear' off the block where the outer starter bolt threads into. and that is a lot of fun trying to fix!

Just for fun, how would you fix that? I kind of assumed once that happened you’re up the creek on that block.

 

[Squibbly]

Just for fun, how would you fix that? I kind of assumed once that happened you’re up the creek on that block.

Probably a lot of welding, grinding and tapping.

 

[frank8003]

Just for fun, how would you fix that? I kind of assumed once that happened you’re up the creek on that block.

There is at least 6 threads on that subject here in SS

 

[Squibbly]

I have one of the big box, life time replacement starters and my first thought was great, number 3 this year.

Tommy Boy - Fancy Guarantee - YouTube

 

[Chunk ball]

Update.. got my starter back fully rebuilt with new brushes, starter gear and solenoid. Manufactured my own bracket out of a piece of box tube.

Got all new bolts, reinstalled and it fires right up.

 

[cucvrus]

Update.. got my starter back fully rebuilt with new brushes, starter gear and solenoid. Manufactured my own bracket out of a piece of box tube.
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Got all new bolts, reinstalled and it fires right up.
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Very nice. I like to make things myself.