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dadyluvsbubu · 01-05-2018, 11:39 AM

Hello all....I am new to the Chevy world-just crossed over from MOPAR land. Chevy's are just easier to restore and get parts for I am told. Was going to drop a SB TBI 350 in my late model Dodge hotrod, but that would be blasphemy.

I have recently acquired a 67 Chevy C20 with 283 and 4 speed standard tranny. Truck is a one owner barn find farm truck and is in pretty good shape overall. Just finishing tuning her up when the starter gave up the ghost. Unbolted the starter, only to find out that the exhaust downpipe (Y pipe) appears to be in the way....can't drop the old starter without removing that blasted exhaust pipe. In my experience, unbolting the y pipe from both manifolds usually means broken bolts, drill bits, and ease-outs are on the menu. Just curious if anyone else has
encountered the same problem-or maybe I am missing something obvious??? Many thanks for any assistance

GASoline71 · 01-05-2018, 12:37 PM

Post a pic. The stock exhaust should be routed so the starter can still be removed. After 40+ years who know what's been done to the truck.

Gary

dadyluvsbubu · 01-05-2018, 02:28 PM

My apologies-will get those pictures posted today. Did not expect such an expedient reply. Many thanks again

dadyluvsbubu · 01-05-2018, 06:38 PM

Picture of unbolted starter sitting against y pipe attached. Not able to get a far & away shot of it, unfortunately. Cannot unbolt the bendix from the top of starter to facilitate removal either. I have looked online and can find no info regarding starter change outs on these trucks. Truck was originally ordered with a straight 6, but came with a 283 instead. Doesn't look like custom single exhaust.....looks original. May be better install aftermarket true dual exhaust after the starter replacement. I don't know. Tbanks again for your input/advice

demian5 · 01-05-2018, 07:44 PM

That sucks

Wrenchbender Ret · 01-06-2018, 10:15 AM

If you have acsess to an acetaline torch you can heat the exhaust pipe nuts to a cherry glow & they will come off after they cool down a bit. You are right if you get on them cold the studs will break off.

dadyluvsbubu · 01-06-2018, 01:19 PM

You are very right sir.....been soaking them with PB Blaster for a few days, probably not goung to be enough. Thanks for the input

01-05-2018, 11:39 AM	#1
dadyluvsbubu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Caldwell Posts: 4	67 C20 Starter Issue Hello all....I am new to the Chevy world-just crossed over from MOPAR land. Chevy's are just easier to restore and get parts for I am told. Was going to drop a SB TBI 350 in my late model Dodge hotrod, but that would be blasphemy. I have recently acquired a 67 Chevy C20 with 283 and 4 speed standard tranny. Truck is a one owner barn find farm truck and is in pretty good shape overall. Just finishing tuning her up when the starter gave up the ghost. Unbolted the starter, only to find out that the exhaust downpipe (Y pipe) appears to be in the way....can't drop the old starter without removing that blasted exhaust pipe. In my experience, unbolting the y pipe from both manifolds usually means broken bolts, drill bits, and ease-outs are on the menu. Just curious if anyone else has encountered the same problem-or maybe I am missing something obvious??? Many thanks for any assistance

01-05-2018, 02:28 PM	#3
dadyluvsbubu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Caldwell Posts: 4	Re: 67 C20 Starter Issue My apologies-will get those pictures posted today. Did not expect such an expedient reply. Many thanks again

01-05-2018, 06:38 PM	#4
dadyluvsbubu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Caldwell Posts: 4	Re: 67 C20 Starter Issue Picture of unbolted starter sitting against y pipe attached. Not able to get a far & away shot of it, unfortunately. Cannot unbolt the bendix from the top of starter to facilitate removal either. I have looked online and can find no info regarding starter change outs on these trucks. Truck was originally ordered with a straight 6, but came with a 283 instead. Doesn't look like custom single exhaust.....looks original. May be better install aftermarket true dual exhaust after the starter replacement. I don't know. Tbanks again for your input/advice Attached Images

01-05-2018, 07:44 PM	#5
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: 67 C20 Starter Issue That sucks __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

01-06-2018, 10:15 AM	#6
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,203	Re: 67 C20 Starter Issue If you have acsess to an acetaline torch you can heat the exhaust pipe nuts to a cherry glow & they will come off after they cool down a bit. You are right if you get on them cold the studs will break off.

01-06-2018, 01:19 PM	#7
dadyluvsbubu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Caldwell Posts: 4	Re: 67 C20 Starter Issue You are very right sir.....been soaking them with PB Blaster for a few days, probably not goung to be enough. Thanks for the input



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