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Old 06-10-2007, 11:23 PM   #1
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Starter heat shield

Does anyone have a pic of a starter heat shield to be used on a 68 w/350 with headers? Thinking one could be fabbed to extend the life of my son's starter. His acts up after a couple of months due to heat. Don't want to go to a mini if we can get by with a shield. Thanks
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Old 06-11-2007, 12:26 AM   #2
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Re: Starter heat shield

Use a remote solenoid.
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Old 06-11-2007, 01:14 AM   #3
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Re: Starter heat shield

The shield on the starter solenoid on my 72 chevy truck.
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Old 06-11-2007, 02:42 AM   #4
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Re: Starter heat shield

get one of those wrap around "blankets". I think you should be able to find one in summit or jegs. I had a Vega for many years that ate solinoids & after I installed the "blanket" they lasted a lot longer...
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Old 06-11-2007, 06:26 PM   #5
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Re: Starter heat shield

You can get the heat shield from any local autoparts.
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Old 06-11-2007, 09:59 PM   #6
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Re: Starter heat shield

I bought a shield for under $20 new, haven't had problems since......
wasn't worth the time or effort to make one.
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Old 06-12-2007, 06:53 AM   #7
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Re: Starter heat shield

Do these really help?I`ve never used one,I always run headers,never had starter problems,many years.
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