Hooker manifold and starter issue.

[Root2812]

Originally Posted by Nodnarb76

I used those manifolds when I did my swap. I replaced my starter with a new AC Delco starter when I did my swap also. I have no rubbing issues, the manifolds and starter fit fine. Are you using an aftermarket starter?
Now that I think about it, my new starter did not come with a heat shield, and the old rusty starter I took off didn't have one either. FWIW, I have about 9,000 miles on my truck now and have never had a problem with the starter with a missing heat shield.

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

I didn't know the starter even had a heat shield. My '66 hasn't had one for the 15k ish on it.

Thats good to know. I took the small clip on heat shield off for now and it seems to be fine for fit. If you guys aren't having problems then I won't worry about it any more.

Just incase I am not calling it by the right name here is a pic i found online. The clip on metal shielding on the top of the image is what I am talking about.