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toddtheodd · 10-10-2009, 09:08 AM

To know if you need shims... there is a little bar that comes with the new started.
You stick it between the flywheel and the pole that the gear comes out on. The little bar is the correct distance the 2 should be apart, so it should slide between the two, but not have a lot of space to do it.
If it does, shim to fix. Shims on the outside edge will move it closer, and shims on the inside move it away. You can just break the little shims in half if you need it on one side and not the other.

This is speaking from the experience of 10 starters destroyed before FINALLY figuring out what that little bar was for. Never had a problem since.

Todd

Edit:
Oh, and for removal... Undo the wires FIRST... you don't want to break a wire or yank the little thingy off the end (speaking from experience... again)
Then, break both bolts free, and remove one all the way. Once it's out, screw it back in with your fingers about 5 or 6 threads... then take the other bolt out. The one finger threaded will hold the starter and keep it from falling on your face. Now, while pushing the starter back up against the block (This will have it so that the weight of the starter is already being held) remove the finger threaded bolt. Then just ease it on out. If you have long tube headers... you will have to twist it around and crap... pain in my butt to say the least.

Again... experience of replacing 10 starters. O'Reillys has a lifetime warranty... so they will replace it for free no questions asked.

10-10-2009, 09:08 AM	#12
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Re: Starter Clunked and Now Makes Angry Noise To know if you need shims... there is a little bar that comes with the new started. You stick it between the flywheel and the pole that the gear comes out on. The little bar is the correct distance the 2 should be apart, so it should slide between the two, but not have a lot of space to do it. If it does, shim to fix. Shims on the outside edge will move it closer, and shims on the inside move it away. You can just break the little shims in half if you need it on one side and not the other. This is speaking from the experience of 10 starters destroyed before FINALLY figuring out what that little bar was for. Never had a problem since. Todd Edit: Oh, and for removal... Undo the wires FIRST... you don't want to break a wire or yank the little thingy off the end (speaking from experience... again) Then, break both bolts free, and remove one all the way. Once it's out, screw it back in with your fingers about 5 or 6 threads... then take the other bolt out. The one finger threaded will hold the starter and keep it from falling on your face. Now, while pushing the starter back up against the block (This will have it so that the weight of the starter is already being held) remove the finger threaded bolt. Then just ease it on out. If you have long tube headers... you will have to twist it around and crap... pain in my butt to say the least. Again... experience of replacing 10 starters. O'Reillys has a lifetime warranty... so they will replace it for free no questions asked. __________________ "The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." Ghengis Khan IIOY??? Last edited by toddtheodd; 10-10-2009 at 09:14 AM.