[Tkimble01]

So here it goes for the troubleshooters. I start my 454 tonight for the first time after the rebuild. It has great oil pressure and is running at about 220 degrees. All of a sudden the starter decides to engage. I turn the ignition switch off but the engine keeps running and the starter remains engaged. I unhook the battery and it shuts down. As it shuts down I can here the starter winding down. If I go to start it again I don't even have to take the ignition swith over to the starter position. At the run position the starter engages and the engine starts with the starter still going. I have to again unhook the battery to get the engine and starter to shut down. Any Ideas?
Thanks
Tom

 

[Tkimble01]

Figured out what happened. Header heat actually melted the starter wires together engaging the starter. Is there a heat shield you can get for the wires?
Thanks
Tom

 

[robwilliams]

I dont know if one is specifically made for cars with headers,but originally the factory had heat shields on them. I have seen some people use special "tape" like material to wrap the header to keep the heat away from the starter.

 

[EkS]

First of all let me say this, DO NOT use any type of "Tape" or header wraps on your headers, unless you like rusted headers! Use a starter heat shield instead.

 

[Xtreme70SS396]

Here's the stuff I use - works great. Just slip your wires into the sleeve.
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM-350105&N=115&autoview=sku

 

[EkS]

Here's the stuff I use - works great. Just slip your wires into the sleeve.
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM-350105&N=115&autoview=sku

That is what you need! Thanks Mike, I might have to get some of that myself to be on the safe side. I'm new to this BB thing

 

[Keith Tedford]

You can buy the same material to wrap your starter to keep the header heat away. We use the stuff at work and it comes in rolls 4 feet long. The aluminum facing alone reflects most of the heat.