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ChevLoRay · 07-11-2004, 09:21 PM

He's right. If you are running headers, you should visit your friendly local Auto Zone type of store and get the heat shield that goes on the solenoid. If it is your starter, then get one and put it on when you change it out.

Also, lean fuel mixtures cause hotter combustion temps. I found this little tidbit when I went to a different carb and all of a sudden, I had heat soak problems with my starter, when I'd been driving it for 2 years without any problems. Put the heat shield on it, and it hasn't missed a beat in 3 years.

07-11-2004, 09:21 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	He's right. If you are running headers, you should visit your friendly local Auto Zone type of store and get the heat shield that goes on the solenoid. If it is your starter, then get one and put it on when you change it out. Also, lean fuel mixtures cause hotter combustion temps. I found this little tidbit when I went to a different carb and all of a sudden, I had heat soak problems with my starter, when I'd been driving it for 2 years without any problems. Put the heat shield on it, and it hasn't missed a beat in 3 years. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.