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Old May 25, 2014 | 01:13 PM
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Bell housing adapter-starter bracket
I have a 6.9 idi f-350 5spd and i found after I got my truck pull started at work l, that when I got home and looked under my truck where the starter bolts to, was cracked in half,So I need to know where I can get a new one or if it can be welded back? Any ideas or info welcomed thx!
 
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Old May 25, 2014 | 07:48 PM
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Is the bell housing cracked? Is it aluminum or cast iron?
 
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Old May 25, 2014 | 10:33 PM
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You saying the adapter plate that the starter bolts to broke. It is cast iron. It could be brazed.
 
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Old May 26, 2014 | 03:29 AM
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or welded by a skilled welder, cast must be heated and cooled evenly when welded
 
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Easier to find a replacement, there is a lot of torque in that area.
 
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Old May 27, 2014 | 07:14 AM
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Yes the bell housing adapter is cracked and where can I find a fast replacement?
 
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Old May 27, 2014 | 08:26 AM
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well if your location was posted it might be easier to answer that question.
 
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Little town in Kansas called St. John but I wouldn't care to have t shipped in. But it'd be nice to be able to go pick one up
 
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I live in southeast Ks and have an extra one. Pm me for details if interested.
 
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