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tubman · 05-16-2018, 12:18 PM

As far as I know, all flathead V8's had the bracket. Without it, the mass of the starter pulls it downward just enough to cock the starter which can cause a slight misalignment that could be your problem. The bracket is a simple "L"-shaped piece of steel with two (actually three; one is an oval shaped hole for lightening, I guess) holes in it. One of the long bolts passes through it, while the other "leg" is fastened by the appropriate oil pan attaching bolt. I'm sure they are available. You really should have one installed.

05-16-2018, 12:18 PM	#9
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,321	Re: slow cranking when hot As far as I know, all flathead V8's had the bracket. Without it, the mass of the starter pulls it downward just enough to cock the starter which can cause a slight misalignment that could be your problem. The bracket is a simple "L"-shaped piece of steel with two (actually three; one is an oval shaped hole for lightening, I guess) holes in it. One of the long bolts passes through it, while the other "leg" is fastened by the appropriate oil pan attaching bolt. I'm sure they are available. You really should have one installed.