47-55.1 Mini starter swap question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mobileortho · 06-07-2019, 09:47 PM

For those who’re using a mini starter, did you fill in this gap?

Ironworking · 06-08-2019, 07:26 AM

I have not used a mini starter; but yes; you should find a way to close that gap. That opening only invites trouble in the future. Rocks, dirt, dust, and especially if you ever drive it in a muddy condition. Just my 2 cents. Make a small block off plate out of any thin piece of metal.

**mr48chev** · 06-08-2019, 09:21 PM

If you use a GM mini starter off a later GM you don't have to worry about that. I'm not a fan of those aftermarket starters as they seem to be one of those things that guys on every board have problems with. Their "universal fit" often equates to sloppy fit.

As far as a fix I think I would just cut a patch that fits reasonably well and pop rivet it on so I could remove it later if case need be.

b-mac · 06-10-2019, 04:14 PM

My OEM (I think) starter had a little "L" shaped piece of black plastic to cover that opening.

I'll see if I can find it for a pic.

06-07-2019, 09:47 PM	#1
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Mini starter swap question For those who’re using a mini starter, did you fill in this gap? Attached Images __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

06-08-2019, 07:26 AM	#2
Ironworking Registered User Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: New Boston, Tx Posts: 198	Re: Mini starter swap question I have not used a mini starter; but yes; you should find a way to close that gap. That opening only invites trouble in the future. Rocks, dirt, dust, and especially if you ever drive it in a muddy condition. Just my 2 cents. Make a small block off plate out of any thin piece of metal. __________________ Ironworking's "diamond" in the rough 58 chevy lwb fleetside custom build. 100% Service Connected Disabled Vietnam Era Veteran.

06-08-2019, 09:21 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,619	Re: Mini starter swap question If you use a GM mini starter off a later GM you don't have to worry about that. I'm not a fan of those aftermarket starters as they seem to be one of those things that guys on every board have problems with. Their "universal fit" often equates to sloppy fit. As far as a fix I think I would just cut a patch that fits reasonably well and pop rivet it on so I could remove it later if case need be. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-10-2019, 04:14 PM	#4
b-mac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wichita Posts: 518	Re: Mini starter swap question My OEM (I think) starter had a little "L" shaped piece of black plastic to cover that opening. I'll see if I can find it for a pic.



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