Which Starter Brace

Started by TBigLug, February 22, 2009, 01:15:45 PM

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TBigLug

February 22, 2009, 01:15:45 PM
Continuing on with the drama of the camo truck's starter...

Which style starter brace will fit my truck? It's an '85 K10, 350, TH350.

http://tinyurl.com/ar6kaj This one just syas it's for a small block.

http://tinyurl.com/d6j73c This one says it's for big or small block.

http://tinyurl.com/aqcy38 This one says it's for a Camaro or Malibu with a 350.

All 3 are differant styles and loengths from what I can tell. So which one would work on a truck? Can somebody who has a bracew on their starter snap a quick picture so i can see what it looks like installed?  I've been googling and have found out a bunch of people have had similar problems with their 350 starters as I'm having. Weird since this is the 20th or so car I've had with a 350 and never had this problem!
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"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
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TBigLug

#1
February 22, 2009, 01:18:21 PM
Oh, FWIW, I have one of those smaller Powermaster Mastertorque starters.
Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

scooter08

#2
February 24, 2009, 11:31:19 PM
what do you need a brace for I have never had a brace on any of mine and we useually tell people to throw the stock brace away . what is the starter actually doing? Maybe I can give you an idea then. My parents own a starter shop

TBigLug

#3
February 24, 2009, 11:37:29 PM
http://wegotmud.com/forum/index.php?topic=33331.0

This is the original thread from the problem. Replaced the pinion gear, didn't help. Mounted in every combination of shims I have, didn't help. Replacing flywheel next and gear one more time to see if the duo will fix. Did some research online and have heard alot of people say that the brace helped theirs out alot. Others say didn't help at all. For $8 figure it'd be cheap insurance if one would work.
Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

Ranger Dave

#4
February 24, 2009, 11:49:44 PM
i had to put one on chetneys  truck.  made a  big  differnce.

like the  first one in you  pic.
end of starter,  and to side of block.  just above oil pan.  small bolt.
God, Gun's,  Automobile's

Mudbuster

#5
February 25, 2009, 12:38:09 AM
Quote from: Ranger Dave on February 24, 2009, 11:49:44 PM
i had to put one on chetneys  truck.  made a  big  differnce.

like the  first one in you  pic.
end of starter,  and to side of block.  just above oil pan.  small bolt.

I have had to put them on before and it helps, It's really hit or miss as far as what ones need it and what ones don't. I've even made my them myself with a piece of 1/8x1" flat stock.

chetney

#6
February 25, 2009, 01:03:04 AM
heres best pictures i could get

TBigLug

#7
February 25, 2009, 01:09:31 AM
==cl Sweet, that helps alot. Now I can put two and two together. Never saw one installed before. I think I'll grab one like that. Do the other ones attach to the same place? ie. can I mount more than one brace for extra insurance?
Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

Ranger Dave

#8
February 25, 2009, 02:03:45 AM
if its the  right one  you olney need one,  chetneys  was grinding  everytime  it tryed to start. it don't do that  no more.    it  don't shake all over  no more.
God, Gun's,  Automobile's

homewrecker john

#9
February 25, 2009, 02:20:44 AM
I was having the same problem with the one in my old step side, I changed starter, fly wheel, and put in new starter bolts...seemed to fix the problem. just an idea

Mudbuster

#10
February 25, 2009, 02:49:19 AM
the stock braces MAY not work with your starter since you said you've got a mini starter but now that you see how it works do what I did and get a piece of 1/8x1" flat steel and put a bend and a twist in it along with a couple holes and your good to go....  ==2cents

TBigLug

#11
February 25, 2009, 12:20:35 PM
Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

Ranger Dave

#12
February 25, 2009, 01:00:52 PM Last Edit: February 25, 2009, 01:04:40 PM by Ranger Dave
just make  sure  you  good and tight,  you shouldn't need  any  brace on them,  but if you do   you  mite have to make your own.
God, Gun's,  Automobile's

TBigLug

#13
February 25, 2009, 09:05:57 PM
Here's my next question. I have three bolt holes on my starter and three holes in my block. Would it be worth it to put a third bolt in? Would that maybe add enough bracing?
Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington

73chevytruck

#14
February 25, 2009, 09:20:30 PM
idk if that would be or not, but its worth a try,
i dont have a mud bogging problem, i got it under control

Ranger Dave

#15
February 25, 2009, 09:25:12 PM
3 bolts is better than 2  ;D
God, Gun's,  Automobile's

mudboggincrazy

#16
February 25, 2009, 09:53:20 PM
bog  it  like  you  stole it   chevvv  can take  it           
if its  2 loud then cover  your ears  damit     350?ci s10 on danas  and 44 boggers  chevvv

TBigLug

#17
February 26, 2009, 09:18:28 PM
I thought y'all'd say that. Next time I make it to Autozone for some bolts I'll let you know how it works.
Big John's the name, big horses are my game!

"Casper" 2004 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2, 5 sp. (g/f dd)
"The Hoopty" 1995 Mercury Grand marquis, 4.6L (my DD)
"My Chevy" 1992 Chevy Z71, 5.7L, 700R4 (Horse Hauler, Farm Truck, Cruiser)

"I'll keep my God, freedoms, constitution and my guns. Obama, you keep your change!" -Protesters Sign

"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."  -- George Washington
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