Center Dump Ram Horns - starter issues? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**lks dcvn** · 05-25-2009, 04:55 PM

Just swapping over to the 2.5" center dump manifolds on a 70 2WD LWB (SBC 350) and eyeballing it from below will there be starter issues (I have the stock style starter on it)? Looks close - don't want heat soak issues either...

Any advice on what options I have here. Trying to get my exhaust buttoned up this week (so if I need a replacement - I am looking to get it local - or shipped quickly -

)

Thanks.

bad6772 · 05-25-2009, 04:58 PM

On Sweet Pea I had the same issues...The bend seemed to be more of and angle than I wanted to deal with.OR buy a Mini Starter.......So I scrapped the idea...From what I have heard the center dumps will work on a 2wd ,with some modifications....but are more suited for a 4wd..........Good Luck.......

**LockDoc** · 05-25-2009, 06:40 PM

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Like bad6772 said, gear drive starter. Should cure the clearance "and" heat soak problems...

LockDoc

**lks dcvn** · 05-25-2009, 07:23 PM

Anybody got a part number for a starter they have used (or something I can pick up at the junkyard)?

heavy71chevy · 05-25-2009, 09:07 PM

I dont know if this will help but i think it might...My 1964 327 has a flywheel mounted starter and judging by the placemnt it would solve your problem cause it had stock center dump rams on it originally..It came out of a 64' Impala SS

**lks dcvn** · 05-26-2009, 01:39 PM

I picked up a 3HP mini starter from Skip White on Ebay - should have it here tomorrow or Thursday.

Anything I should know about moving over to a mini starter or tips on the R&R?

**LockDoc** · 05-26-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

I picked up a 3HP mini starter from Skip White on Ebay - should have it here tomorrow or Thursday.

Anything I should know about moving over to a mini starter or tips on the R&R?

I just bolted mine up and was good to go. I don't know if any of them need shims or not. Mine didn't...

LockDoc

**lks dcvn** · 05-26-2009, 06:52 PM

Sounds easy enough...thanks.

Lippyp · 05-27-2009, 05:09 AM

Do you have a link to the guy selling the mini starters on ebay, I'm after one myself and want to buy from someone reccomended rather than end up with a load of junk.

Thanks

**lks dcvn** · 05-27-2009, 07:24 AM

Plenty of people on this forum have bought the HEI from him without an issue so I am going to try his mini starter.

Ebay UserID = skipwhite

**VetteVet** · 05-27-2009, 08:11 AM

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/whiteper...__W0QQ_armrsZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/CHEVY-SBC-BBC-EX...3A1%7C294%3A30

**lks dcvn** · 05-27-2009, 08:25 AM

That's the one!

Lippyp · 05-27-2009, 09:59 AM

Thanks guys, I need to find out shipping costs to the UK from him but even with the crappy exchange rates its way less that I've been quoted for a 2hp one from UK suppliers.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-27-2009, 10:52 PM

Haven't used the mini starter, but yes, I too had starter issues with the ram horns. I cured mine by adding a $5 heat shield (and also replacing the starter for the third or fourth and so far final time). Ever since I added the new starter and heat shield (at the same time) I haven't had any issues at all, even after an almost 3 hour drive to TN. Started right back up, it used to be that anything over 20 minutes of driving and it wouldn't start for an hour to two after.

Let us know how the mini works out.

05-25-2009, 04:55 PM	#1
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Center Dump Ram Horns - starter issues? Just swapping over to the 2.5" center dump manifolds on a 70 2WD LWB (SBC 350) and eyeballing it from below will there be starter issues (I have the stock style starter on it)? Looks close - don't want heat soak issues either... Any advice on what options I have here. Trying to get my exhaust buttoned up this week (so if I need a replacement - I am looking to get it local - or shipped quickly - ) Thanks.

05-25-2009, 04:58 PM	#2
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Center Dump Ram Horns - starter issues? On Sweet Pea I had the same issues...The bend seemed to be more of and angle than I wanted to deal with.OR buy a Mini Starter.......So I scrapped the idea...From what I have heard the center dumps will work on a 2wd ,with some modifications....but are more suited for a 4wd..........Good Luck.......

05-25-2009, 06:40 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Center Dump Ram Horns - starter issues? - Like bad6772 said, gear drive starter. Should cure the clearance "and" heat soak problems... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 05-25-2009 at 06:40 PM.

05-25-2009, 07:23 PM	#4
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Center Dump Ram Horns - starter issues? Anybody got a part number for a starter they have used (or something I can pick up at the junkyard)? Last edited by lks dcvn; 05-25-2009 at 07:24 PM.

05-25-2009, 09:07 PM	#5
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Center Dump Ram Horns - starter issues? I dont know if this will help but i think it might...My 1964 327 has a flywheel mounted starter and judging by the placemnt it would solve your problem cause it had stock center dump rams on it originally..It came out of a 64' Impala SS __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster Last edited by heavy71chevy; 05-25-2009 at 09:08 PM.

05-26-2009, 01:39 PM	#6
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Center Dump Ram Horns - starter issues? I picked up a 3HP mini starter from Skip White on Ebay - should have it here tomorrow or Thursday. Anything I should know about moving over to a mini starter or tips on the R&R?

05-26-2009, 06:52 PM	#8
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Center Dump Ram Horns - starter issues? Sounds easy enough...thanks.

05-27-2009, 05:09 AM	#9
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Center Dump Ram Horns - starter issues? Do you have a link to the guy selling the mini starters on ebay, I'm after one myself and want to buy from someone reccomended rather than end up with a load of junk. Thanks __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

05-27-2009, 07:24 AM	#10
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Center Dump Ram Horns - starter issues? Plenty of people on this forum have bought the HEI from him without an issue so I am going to try his mini starter. Ebay UserID = skipwhite

05-27-2009, 08:11 AM	#11
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,719	Re: Center Dump Ram Horns - starter issues? http://stores.shop.ebay.com/whiteper...__W0QQ_armrsZ1 http://cgi.ebay.com/CHEVY-SBC-BBC-EX...3A1%7C294%3A30 __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

05-27-2009, 08:25 AM	#12
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Center Dump Ram Horns - starter issues? That's the one!

05-27-2009, 09:59 AM	#13
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Center Dump Ram Horns - starter issues? Thanks guys, I need to find out shipping costs to the UK from him but even with the crappy exchange rates its way less that I've been quoted for a 2hp one from UK suppliers. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

05-27-2009, 10:52 PM	#14
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Center Dump Ram Horns - starter issues? Haven't used the mini starter, but yes, I too had starter issues with the ram horns. I cured mine by adding a $5 heat shield (and also replacing the starter for the third or fourth and so far final time). Ever since I added the new starter and heat shield (at the same time) I haven't had any issues at all, even after an almost 3 hour drive to TN. Started right back up, it used to be that anything over 20 minutes of driving and it wouldn't start for an hour to two after. Let us know how the mini works out. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 05-27-2009 at 10:52 PM.



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