Hello from Charlotte,NC 1987 R-10 owner - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Erix · 06-03-2018, 12:43 PM

Greetings ! Completed my truck after 17 months. The original 350 with new cam & lifters and Hooker ceramic headers. However....the Headers are very close to the starter/solenoid and overheat after a short trip. I have to wait for it to cool down to re start. I got the Headers from JEGS. They said a starter wrap would fix it. I bought one from them and wrapped starter/solenoid and it did not work. I don't want to remove the headers ! What do other guys do to solve this ? Please and thanks for any experienced advice !
Erix

**Getter-Done** · 06-03-2018, 01:04 PM

Welcome
I put a mini hi torque starter on mine.
It has been years ago. Sorry I don't remember what brand or any info.
I have Hooker Headers and it was Close also.
It made a big difference in the clearance. Also It started better hot and cold.
I got it from Jegs or Summit (one or the other).
This forum Really likes Pictures.
Dwayne

Erix · 06-03-2018, 01:41 PM

Thank you very much for the advice.
I tried to post photos but didn’t work. I’ll try again.

**Getter-Done** · 06-03-2018, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erix

Thank you very much for the advice.
I tried to post photos but didn’t work. I’ll try again.

It still takes awhile each time to remember how on this computer.

Erix · 06-03-2018, 02:55 PM

**Getter-Done** · 06-03-2018, 11:33 PM

Nice Truck.
Looks Good .
I like the seats and carpet and The Paint color.
Good job.

novapwr · 06-06-2018, 06:15 AM

I second the mini starter recommendation. I had the same issue with my Nova which the mini starter solved. I also second liking the seat and carpet, very cool! Love the color combo as well. Nice job.

Erix · 06-06-2018, 08:04 AM

Thank you for the mini starter advice ! And I appreciate the love my truck is getting !

**Getter-Done** · 06-06-2018, 11:10 AM

Also another thing about Headers is they really like to burn sparkplug wires.
I bought some billet brackets that bolt in the bottom two bolts and run the full length of valve cover to keep them off

06-03-2018, 12:43 PM	#1
Erix Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Charlotte Posts: 14	Hello from Charlotte,NC 1987 R-10 owner Greetings ! Completed my truck after 17 months. The original 350 with new cam & lifters and Hooker ceramic headers. However....the Headers are very close to the starter/solenoid and overheat after a short trip. I have to wait for it to cool down to re start. I got the Headers from JEGS. They said a starter wrap would fix it. I bought one from them and wrapped starter/solenoid and it did not work. I don't want to remove the headers ! What do other guys do to solve this ? Please and thanks for any experienced advice ! Erix Last edited by Erix; 06-03-2018 at 12:51 PM. Reason: Add photos

06-03-2018, 01:04 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,724	Re: Hello from Charlotte,NC 1987 R-10 owner Welcome I put a mini hi torque starter on mine. It has been years ago. Sorry I don't remember what brand or any info. I have Hooker Headers and it was Close also. It made a big difference in the clearance. Also It started better hot and cold. I got it from Jegs or Summit (one or the other). This forum Really likes Pictures. Dwayne

06-03-2018, 01:41 PM	#3
Erix Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Charlotte Posts: 14	Re: Hello from Charlotte,NC 1987 R-10 owner Thank you very much for the advice. I tried to post photos but didn’t work. I’ll try again.

06-03-2018, 02:55 PM	#5
Erix Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Charlotte Posts: 14	Re: Hello from Charlotte,NC 1987 R-10 owner Attached Images Last edited by Erix; 06-03-2018 at 03:16 PM. Reason: Remove GMC icon

06-03-2018, 11:33 PM	#6
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,724	Re: Hello from Charlotte,NC 1987 R-10 owner Nice Truck. Looks Good . I like the seats and carpet and The Paint color. Good job.

06-06-2018, 06:15 AM	#7
novapwr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Morrisdale, PA Posts: 9	Re: Hello from Charlotte,NC 1987 R-10 owner I second the mini starter recommendation. I had the same issue with my Nova which the mini starter solved. I also second liking the seat and carpet, very cool! Love the color combo as well. Nice job.

06-06-2018, 08:04 AM	#8
Erix Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Charlotte Posts: 14	Re: Hello from Charlotte,NC 1987 R-10 owner Thank you for the mini starter advice ! And I appreciate the love my truck is getting !

06-06-2018, 11:10 AM	#9
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,724	Re: Hello from Charlotte,NC 1987 R-10 owner Also another thing about Headers is they really like to burn sparkplug wires. I bought some billet brackets that bolt in the bottom two bolts and run the full length of valve cover to keep them off



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