got the rebuilt 355 put in, having problems with the headers and bolting in the stock starter, starter is hitting the headers. any ideas for a quick fix? not sure what kind of headers they are. i only need about a half inch to fit the bolts in the starter.

hit the headers with a hammer? smash it in a bit?

here is a pic of them

 

If you can't install the starter first,you will need to dent it. Don't hit the headers directly. Use a piece of pipe on it's side,whack that with the bfh.that will give a nice contour.

 

Pull the header and put the starter in first, then reinstall the headers. If they hit at that point you can mark it with a pencil and ding the tube in enough to clear.