Help ! Starter 1956 322

Discussion in 'Wrenchin' Secrets' started by BuickBoy, Aug 3, 2003.

  1. BuickBoy

    BuickBoy Silver Level contributor

    I am tring to install a dual exhaust system on my 1956 buick and have put on a rear exit manifold and can not clear the starter.

    I have tried a late model starter from a 401 .

    ???????????

    Is there a "mini" starter I could use or ??????

    Thanks !

    David Parris
     
  2. muscle4life

    muscle4life Well-Known Member

    if you cant find anything to clear it ou might be able to find a master metal fabricator around or on the net. i sure they would be able to creat somthing to fit.
     
  3. nailhead_sled

    nailhead_sled Well-Known Member

    Yup its a b1tch!! I'll post a few pics of the extreme pain in the rear bending required on my '56 Special.
     
  4. nailhead_sled

    nailhead_sled Well-Known Member

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  7. nailhead_sled

    nailhead_sled Well-Known Member

    Maybe this weekend I'll get a few pics with the car on a hoist. Its really hard to see anything otherwise.
    BTW, My exhaust was run using the factory forward facing manifold.
     
  8. telriv@msn.com

    telriv@msn.com Active Member

    NailHead Sled, you should think strongly about moving the positive battery cable away from the exhaust pipe or you may not have a car to show pictures of anymore. I am willing to bet that the cable is getting hard & the plastic coating is starting to deterierate from the heat of the exhaust being so close to the cable. Just my .02 worth. Tom
     
  9. nailhead_sled

    nailhead_sled Well-Known Member

    Yup Tom, good call. It wasn't untill I took the pics that I realized just how close it came. Thanks for the heads up.
     

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