STUPID DRAMA issue with my new 370
05-09-2008, 08:56 PM
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STUPID DRAMA issue with my new 370 Long story short......I have some bastard crank from the 99-00 6.0l trucks. Its is ~1/4" longer than all other LS/LQ9 cranks. Makes the flexplate stick out too far for the starter. Soooooooooooooooo
Anyone ever ran into this problem before? TCI was no help and TSP said to run a GM flexplate for these trucks which does not help my NHRA certification for 8.50.
I'm crossing my fingers a starter for this year truck would be the fix. Whatcha all think?
PS--I ran the flexplate backwards for the break-in of my motor but that isn't safe once I start leaning on this bitch.
Anyone ever ran into this problem before? TCI was no help and TSP said to run a GM flexplate for these trucks which does not help my NHRA certification for 8.50.
I'm crossing my fingers a starter for this year truck would be the fix. Whatcha all think?
PS--I ran the flexplate backwards for the break-in of my motor but that isn't safe once I start leaning on this bitch.
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05-10-2008, 12:40 AM
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what about the converter spacing?Who built the motor? Those cranks aren't always in iron headed motors.I've picked up a few 6.0's with them and they had 317's on them(lq4's)
05-10-2008, 01:03 AM
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Converter spacing is fixable by a little machining of the bosses on the flexplate, and on the converter flange. The motor was assembled by a good friend of mine, and installed (with the trans) by my other friend Matt at Caliber Customs. I have hope for the starter. Might grab one by tomorrow! Cross your fingers boys!!!!!
05-10-2008, 05:54 AM
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Exact situation happend to a friend and he resolved it by, as told by him don't quote me on this, flipping the flywheel, it was manual trans, and fabricating a spacer.
Your best shot is to get a starter for that specific truck that the crank came in, 99-00 6.0L trucks.
Your best shot is to get a starter for that specific truck that the crank came in, 99-00 6.0L trucks.
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05-10-2008, 12:02 PM
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You know it! Best sale ever. Still haven't installed them yet, as I am sorting out this BS. I was running the stockers for my break in. I'll shoot ya some serious feedback when I put them on!!!!
I'll keep you guys posted on how I solve the flexplate situation.
I'll keep you guys posted on how I solve the flexplate situation.
05-10-2008, 04:19 PM
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UPDATE:
At autozone, the part numbers for the 2000 truck starters are the same as a 2001 camaro, and the 2001 truck starter has a different number. I ordered one and it will be in in a few hours. Cross your fingers the teeth are a 1/4 further out!
At autozone, the part numbers for the 2000 truck starters are the same as a 2001 camaro, and the 2001 truck starter has a different number. I ordered one and it will be in in a few hours. Cross your fingers the teeth are a 1/4 further out!
05-10-2008, 10:15 PM
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Can you modify the starter, ie. reposition the mount holes to compensate? Then resleeve the holes. I don't think you are going to find an sfi flexplate for those oddball cranks. Did you try a 99 starter?
05-10-2008, 10:54 PM
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Maybe a shim or 2? I had to shim my starter when I used a 5.3 starter on my 6.0 with a TCI flexplate. I got a new starter for the 6.0,different part #, but have not tried it yet. The 6.0 starter was more expensive.