Thanks in advance, fir any help again! My starter sheered a bolt off, going to try a left hand bit first, but question is, the bracket broke too! I see they sell them in sets of two? Is one a spare or are there two brackets to hold it, i onlf ound one that hangs from a bolt that comes from above, by bottom of block and a heat shield? Is this the only one or am i missing another one? Thanks again, and any advice to removing the bolt would be great too? Thank you, lance.
Thanks for reply, iguess because they seem to be weak and will always need another one? Bought one last night on internet, but maybe should have gone with two? Thanks for your time and reply!
Like was said earlier, only one needed. From front starter cap, the external threaded top case bolt, to the block. At that point, if you have a heat shield, it attaches there too. Bracket, heat shield, block.
Secure the two starter bolts first, then do the bracket. I do a light coat of antiseeze on those bolts. If they break, will be easier getting out.
Mine break roughly every 5 years or so. Have had the truck for over 25. They're just designed too small for the compression these engines have. They need to be 1/2" to take the load. If I ever do a 6X motor over, I'll be boring and tapping for "bigger is better".
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