Broken Block At Out Side Starter bolt

[kymeallion]

I have a 1994, GMC, K1500, 5.7 liter. When I bought the truck it started fine. Has a great motor & runs great. Over time it seemed as the starter kept getting loose. So I would tighten it down & it would start fine several more times. Took the starter off after getting aggravated to fix the problem and saw part of the tab was busted. I wandered, when I bought the truck, why they had 8mm starter bolts sitting in the door pocket. I know now that they tried to but an 8mm bolt into a 3/8-16 bolt hole. Which is what busted the block? Looks Like they tried to fix it but failed with a heili coil. I got some welding tips from a friend, but don't want to go that wrought if I don’t have to. I have seen a bell housing adapter which the starter bolts into and the starter. I can't find were they sell them??? Will this even work??? Can anyone give me a suggestion please???

 

[poncho62]

Does the starter have a bolt that bolts to the other end of it, that goes into a bracket that connects to the block under the exhaust manifold?...the older ones do...You might get away with using that to hold the starter

 

[kymeallion]

No it does not have anywere to bolt anything to the block. I have looked into this as well.

 

[kymeallion]

WOW, Thanks everyone for your help!!!??????

 

[odat]

is there anything left of the tab - on my 83 6.2 the threads went on the block I got by with drilling all the way through and running a longer bolt in with a nut on top. but with that being said I also have the factory rear strap from the starter to the block

 

[GMC Rage]

Either weld it or retap new holes do not use lubrication cast has carbide in it and will f**k up the tap