'73 starter block off

[metalartist111]

Hey all,

I was wondering what any of you may have used to block off the hole that is left after removing the starter from a '73. I am going to be using kick start only, so I don't need the starter and want to know what the best thing to use to plug the hole that is left.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[MFJustin]

Was curious about this as well, I have kick only planned for my new setup and was going to throw the starter back in there unplugged just to button up the hole. If someone did make a block off plate that would be the preferable option though.

 

[Dandan]

I used a freeze plug. I forgot the size I found it with google a while back. Buy 3 or 4 as they are a bitch to get in. There is also a block of plate sold here http://www.mikesxs.net/product/24-6520.html

 

[alfredo]

Freeze plug from an auto parts store. Should be about a dollar and works perfectly. The size you'll need is 1-53/64. Dorman part #555-083. Mikes kit is more expensive and more parts.

Hope that helps.

 

[hotdog]

run a little bead of threebond around it prior to install & your good to go...

 

[metalartist111]

Thanks Dandan, Alfredo and Hotdog! That definitely helps!

 

[Sub xs650]

Freeze plugs work great I read a thread on from Hugh's hand built on it and its realy cheap to

 

[Paulrxs650]

Second the freeze plug - used one in my build - a little selant round the outside helps insert and obviusly seal

 

[coughing skunk]

Third the freeze plug. Used one on my 73 with threebond around the seam before installing. I had to use a 2x4 pressing against the plug and a mallet on the 2x4 to evenly seat the plug. Needless to say, I haven't seen a leak yet and its been just about a year.

 

[MFJustin]

Anybody use a different part number than the one provided here or on Hughs writeup. I've been to two places now, Vatozone and Napa and they both say that dorman part # is for a power steering something or other. Didn't think it would be this challenging to find something so simple.

 

[metalartist111]

I am not sure what type of freeze plug, either; a rubber one, or a brass one?

 

[Dandan]

I got mine from oreillys.

 

[Dandan]

I am not sure what type of freeze plug, either; a rubber one, or a brass one?

Neither, I believe they are zinc plated steel. They are silver in color

 

[metalartist111]

Thanks again, Dandan!

 

[Cafe-Dave]

Here's what digging around netted me.

Dorman 555-083
It's 46.5mm, so it's 0.5mm bigger than the bore for the starter. I ground the OD down to 46.2mm on my bench grinder + magnet setup to get it as round as possible. Drove in nice, little ring of Threebond before installing it.

 

[metalartist111]

Awesome! Thanks Dave!!

 

[metalartist111]

Just installed the plug and it went well! As Cafe-Dave suggested, it needed to be ground down a bit, but it went in nice and snug. Thanks again, everyone!

 

[Cafe-Dave]

Awesome deal man

 

[Punkskalar]

No need to grind them down, they are designed to fit snug, a good press fit and be leak free. http://hughshandbuilt.blogspot.com/2011/02/cheap-tricks-100-starter-delete.html

I've installed about 20 of these, without sanding. They work really well

 

[Street Tracker]

Are have one machined like these on the right of the picture, there is one for the electric start and one for the kick start shown in all colors. Found this guy on the VFT website selling some of his goods. I bought the kick start delete, oils drain plugs, oil fill cap, neutral detent plug, neutral switch plug nice stuff.