I'd ask the Studebaker Forum, but they aren't so keen to help.

jjester6000 · Sep 20, 2020

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I've been working the past few days trying to get my '51 Studebaker on the road, but I've run into a road block having to do with the starter.

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This piece of casting broke off and I don't know what to do. They don't make new starters, and rebuilt ones are like $400, so what do I do?

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I just had it rebuilt and it turned over great, and would start on one or 2 cranks, but it then started making a horrible racket when turning over.

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Should I have it welded? Or should I just try to find a new starter.

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Vbb199 · Sep 20, 2020

I vote weld, you know the routine I'm sure, heat it with a torch, and stitch it.

Craig 85 · Sep 20, 2020

Here's the easy fix. Find a damaged K5 and swap in the Chevy frame and running gear.

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Vbb199 · Sep 20, 2020

Craig 85 said:
Here's the easy fix. Find a damaged K5 and swap in the Chevy frame and running gear.

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Ayyyyyyyy, only a days work @jjester6000

Blue Ox · Sep 20, 2020

Aluminum or iron casting? Is it specific to Studebaker, or is it a Delco or Prestolite or something like that?

What about warranty? I would ask the shop that rebuilt it if they'll stand behind it. If not they should at least be able to tell you why it failed. Maybe they'll have another snout you can use.

legopnuematic · Sep 20, 2020

Either Vee the crack line out and braze it back together, or try to source another cone from some other make if possible.

Reminds me of a starter off of a stove bolt Chevy or a International Black diamond engine.

Snoots · Sep 20, 2020

If I'm not wrong, that can be brazed. That's soft iron and usually doesn't take kindly to welding.
But first I'd go @Blue Ox route with his suggestion.

Big Chip · Sep 20, 2020

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Studebaker-and-other-starter-nose-cone-PS362-Item-5230-/272411026416

bucket · Sep 20, 2020

I also vote for welding/brazing.

HotRodPC · Sep 20, 2020

Yep, I'd be for welding or brazing too. That's not wear the heavy strength is needed. The gear probably bumps up against that bushing and that's likely to be the worst of the abuse it has to endure. I'd sure find out what caused it to break though. I'd hit up the people who rebuilt it.

HotRodPC · Sep 20, 2020

That damn car is so ****** ugly I guess I'd have I'd have it just cuz it's a Studebaker and so damn ugly. Someone has to like it.

I'd ask the Studebaker Forum, but they aren't so keen to help.

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