brent1976 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I found a 40000 mile 6.0L that I am thinking about buying, but the block where the outside starter bolt goes is cracked, and broken off, probably from sitting it on the floor instead of a tire. Everything else is perfect, it's pretty clean, it has all accessories, coils, injectors, intake, exhaust, and harness, for cheap. Is there any way to weld on a cast block to build it up, to re-drill/tap that starter bolt hole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I've seen people weld an overly long stud to the block then use a nut to hold the starter in place. Seen it work and also seen it break. Know of a couple LT1's running around with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1976 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 That does sound like an idea, but ls starter bolts are about 6" long to begin with. I don't think you could get the starter off with the engine in the car/truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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