Fix for broken starter mount. Help with starter type.

[Hogger]

I'm still going at this, and found a couple places that sell a plate that mounts around the bell housing, and the starter mounts to this plate.
Only problem is, I don't know if the starter these guys offer is marine grade. I highly doubt it is, even though they told me "the starter should be fine".

So is there any way to change the way a starter mounts? I can't find any kind of conversion kits, or nose cone swaps.
I need to change my new mercruiser 2 bolt staggered mount, to a front flange/transmission style mount.

Take a look at it here.

 

[MPII]

Re: Fix for broken starter mount. Help with starter type.

Are you planning on installing an automotive starter on this or just using that as an example.

I wouldn't use a car starter.

 

[Hogger]

Re: Fix for broken starter mount. Help with starter type.

No, I was looking to convert my marine starter to mount up, or convert a car starter to marine specs.
But, I talked to a guy who brought up a great point.
If I install a plate between the engine and the bell housing to support a starter, it will change the rear mounting points of the engine since the rear mounts are essentially on the bell housing. So I'm off to find a new block.
It just amazes me that nobody has come up with some kind of repair brace/sleeve, etc. for the cracked bolt hole.

 

[380voltz]

Re: Fix for broken starter mount. Help with starter type.

im not sure i understand ....

what exactly is broken ?? do u hv a pic pls ?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Fix for broken starter mount. Help with starter type.

what exactly is broken ??

Ayuh,.... The Outside aft corner of the block, where the outer starter bolt screws in...
The aft outer ear, or flange...

I agree, there Ain't no easy fix....