How many starter shims is too much
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How many starter shims is too much
So the deal is, I am finishing up the fresh rebuild of the 350. Basic machine work ie; hone and such. Now I have the starter back on to ops check the rotating assy and pump up the oil, and it take 1/2 inch worth of washers to keep the flywheel away from the starter snout, and forget about the gear mesh. Suffice to say, it spins over nicely now, but damn me thinks something is amiss...... Anyone?
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Re: How many starter shims is too much
Do you have the right flywheel for your application? What starter?
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Re: How many starter shims is too much
seems you're using a 14", 168-tooth flywheel, but your starter is for a 12.75", 153-tooth flywheel. Change the starter before you damage something.
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Re: How many starter shims is too much
Or the flywheel if your using a stock thirdgen bellhousing.
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Re: How many starter shims is too much
Huh, ok, the flywheel is the 14088646 lightweight one. The starter is a CSK bought AUTOLIGHT 6316MS. It seemed to work well for the 2 years I had it running, but then again that was 2 years ago, and my memory can be crap at times. The motor is an '89 5.7 and t-5 setup.Thanks
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Re: How many starter shims is too much
Anyone?
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