Author Topic: Headers are hitting the starter, will the heat kill the starter (Read 1364 times)

widing'cuda · « **on:** September 16, 2007 - 03:34:09 PM »

I've just replaced my OEM starter with a Powermaster Hi-torque minstarter. The problem is that it's hitting the headers. So I was wondering if the heat from the headers will kill the starter. As there is no heat shield on starter (as the headers so tight to the starter). If yes, I'll have to modify the headers.

bb71challenger · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2007 - 03:38:28 PM »

widing'cuda · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2007 - 03:52:46 PM »

Will it kill the starter fast or slowly. As I'm thinking of getting new headers

bb71challenger · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2007 - 03:59:11 PM »

PDQ. I would at least ding the header to give some sort of air gap, if the primary or collector is actually touching the starter I do not think your starter has long to live.

MEK-Dangerfield · « **Reply #4 on:** September 16, 2007 - 04:09:44 PM »

The mini-starter is much shorter than the original, but a tad wider.

I made a dent in my header tube to get clearance. I did not use a heat shield. In over 3+ years, I've had no problems. It starts fast even when hot.

Mike

widing'cuda · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2007 - 04:37:18 PM »

Yes it's touching the header.
Guess I'll have to make a bigger dent in header tube to get some clearance and add the heater shield I bought.

MEk what did you use to dent the header. Tried with a hammer, and it didn't work for me

MEK-Dangerfield · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2007 - 05:50:12 PM »

Quote from: widing'cuda on September 16, 2007 - 04:37:18 PM

Yes it's touching the header.
Guess I'll have to make a bigger dent in header tube to get some clearance and add the heater shield I bought.

MEk what did you use to dent the header. Tried with a hammer, and it didn't work for me

My headers were 16 gauge steel, so try a bigger hammer.

Mike

Oldschool · « **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2007 - 05:58:18 PM »

Quote from: widing'cuda on September 16, 2007 - 04:37:18 PM

Yes it's touching the header.
Guess I'll have to make a bigger dent in header tube to get some clearance and add the heater shield I bought.

MEk what did you use to dent the header. Tried with a hammer, and it didn't work for me

If you can get a torch in there, heat up the area you want to dent. Heat it up until it gets cherry red, then tap it with a small hammer. It should dent easily with heat applied......

72hemi · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2007 - 12:52:33 AM »

Use a ball peen hammer to get a nice curved dent and if you can fit it in put some insulation pad to absorb a lot of the heat.

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