WaterProofing A Starter

[mtnman210]

I just pulled my starter off after a day of water and mud and the cylanoid and the starter body itself was full of water. Does anybody know of a good way to waterproof that sucker. I was thinking about just running a thin line of silicone where the cylanoid bolts to the starter body and then another where the starter body bolts to the mounting bracket.

 

[diesel4me]

Dont think it would help much---if you go through deep enough water,it will simply pour in through the nose end of the starter---I dont know of any way to seal that huge hole that wouldnt affect the starter drive. One of those mini "super starters might be more watertight,since they have a gear reduction box,and only the drive gear is exposed. /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

 

[mtnman210]

after thinking about it a little more I think you're probably right about it all pouring through the front. I still might try something just to see if it helps a little.