I'd ask the Studebaker Forum, but they aren't so keen to help.

[jjester6000]

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I've been working the past few days trying to get my '51 Studebaker on the road, but I've run into a road block having to do with the starter.

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This piece of casting broke off and I don't know what to do. They don't make new starters, and rebuilt ones are like $400, so what do I do?

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I just had it rebuilt and it turned over great, and would start on one or 2 cranks, but it then started making a horrible racket when turning over.

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Should I have it welded? Or should I just try to find a new starter.

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[Vbb199]

I vote weld, you know the routine I'm sure, heat it with a torch, and stitch it.

 

[Craig 85]

Here's the easy fix. Find a damaged K5 and swap in the Chevy frame and running gear.

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[Vbb199]

Here's the easy fix. Find a damaged K5 and swap in the Chevy frame and running gear.

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Ayyyyyyyy, only a days work @jjester6000

 

[Blue Ox]

Aluminum or iron casting? Is it specific to Studebaker, or is it a Delco or Prestolite or something like that?

What about warranty? I would ask the shop that rebuilt it if they'll stand behind it. If not they should at least be able to tell you why it failed. Maybe they'll have another snout you can use.

 

[legopnuematic]

Either Vee the crack line out and braze it back together, or try to source another cone from some other make if possible.

Reminds me of a starter off of a stove bolt Chevy or a International Black diamond engine.

 

[Snoots]

If I'm not wrong, that can be brazed. That's soft iron and usually doesn't take kindly to welding.
But first I'd go @Blue Ox route with his suggestion.

 

[Big Chip]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Studebaker-and-other-starter-nose-cone-PS362-Item-5230-/272411026416

 

[bucket]

I also vote for welding/brazing.

 

[HotRodPC]

Yep, I'd be for welding or brazing too. That's not wear the heavy strength is needed. The gear probably bumps up against that bushing and that's likely to be the worst of the abuse it has to endure. I'd sure find out what caused it to break though. I'd hit up the people who rebuilt it.

 

[HotRodPC]

That damn car is so ****** ugly I guess I'd have I'd have it just cuz it's a Studebaker and so damn ugly. Someone has to like it.