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**70cst** · 07-09-2022, 08:33 AM

Yesterday I experienced a couple times where my starter wouldn't engage due to heat build up. From you experience which is better"
1) a Heat shield

2) Heat wrap – looks to be cheaper to buy
Thanks

07-09-2022, 08:33 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Which is best for thermal protection of your starter? Yesterday I experienced a couple times where my starter wouldn't engage due to heat build up. From you experience which is better" 1) a Heat shield 2) Heat wrap – looks to be cheaper to buy Thanks __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!