Custom reduction gear mini starter
Posted by Jack Vines On 2013/6/5 11:41:27
FWIW, I've run into a couple of custom installations where the huge, long Packard V8 starter just won't fit.
The latest is on my custom '55 Studebaker pickup with a '56 Caribbean V8 and GM power steering.
Even after grinding clearance, the starter and the steering gear would hit when the motor torqued on acceleration.
The answer is to build a custom aluminum adapter to fit a hot rod mini starter to the Packard block.
The new starter weights 10# versus 24# for a Delco. It requires a captive bolt at the top which might be impossible for some in-frame mounting. On my truck, once the right angle of the dangle was found, it was easy.
Right now, it is too expensive to consider offering them for sale, but just thought you'd like to know it is possible.
jack vines
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The latest is on my custom '55 Studebaker pickup with a '56 Caribbean V8 and GM power steering.
Even after grinding clearance, the starter and the steering gear would hit when the motor torqued on acceleration.
The answer is to build a custom aluminum adapter to fit a hot rod mini starter to the Packard block.
The new starter weights 10# versus 24# for a Delco. It requires a captive bolt at the top which might be impossible for some in-frame mounting. On my truck, once the right angle of the dangle was found, it was easy.
Right now, it is too expensive to consider offering them for sale, but just thought you'd like to know it is possible.
jack vines
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