Starter How to

[Robyn]

Thats the little beast.

Not much really, just a needed item though.

Be sure to use the proper bolt in the block. These should be a metric bolt.

Use a lock washer on it to keep it secure.

Missy

[Lanskpr]

Just to update. Found some time today to check it out. It does not look like this bracket will work. I will try to get some pictures on Sunday.

[Lanskpr]

Here are pictures of the starter. Hopefully this can help with figuring out what to do, since I have only ever observed the starter with just the two bolts.

[Lanskpr]

I think I figured it out. As you look at the picture from underneath the starter, you may be able to make out the mounting tab on the front of the starter. It is on the bottom of the starter and hence, useless for the bracket. From there, the bracket cannot reach the block.

I am assuming the other half of the bracket will use one of the oilpan mounting bolts to attach it to the block. Yes? Cause I don't see anywhere else it would screw in to.

Therefore, will I need to rotate the silver cap 180 degrees so the tab is up towards the engine? Can that be done?

[thirdstreettito]

You sure about that bracket? I have replaced a bunch of 6.2 starters and never ever saw that bracket. May it was "grease glued" in place so I did not notice.

Also, a 4x4 truck is much easier yet more difficult to replace the starter on. You have to lift the starter higher than a 2wd, but you do not need a jack. The leaf spring is the big hurtle. But you can wedge your arm on it to hold the starter in place. Good writeup none the less.

[Robyn]

All 6.2/6.5 starters came with the little bracket that bolts onto the starters forward facing end and then to the block.

A good many people simply remove them and never put them back on.

You are describing the procedure as used on a Pre 88 pickup or a 91 and earlier Burb/Blazer (The one oddity was the 88-91 Crewcab which is the same as the earlier trucks)

The GMT400 trucks, Burbs and 2 door Tahoes can be changed out as mentioned earlier in the thread.

Always reinstall the little bracket on the front facing end of the starter.

This bracket stops the starter from twisting and applying excessive torque to the bolts and the block area where the bolts fasten.

Failure to use the bracket can result in a failure of the starter nose housing. breakage of the bolts and in some cases breakage of the block.

Missy

[Subzilla]

Had my 6.2's for 13 years and have never suffered a broken bolt and I DO have the bracket.

Had a co-worker with a 6.2 truck for a few years. Didn't know he had it untill he gave it away. I asked him why the heck he did that (and why he didn't give it to me!). He said he got tired of replacing starter bolts. For some reason they kept shearing off, he said. I asked him about the bracket. "Uh, what bracket???"