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Old 11-25-2017, 04:29 AM   #1
Matthew.Forsyth
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1969 c20 Starter/Flywheel

So i recently acquired a 1969 Chevy C20 and they guy said it needed a new starter So i put a new one in and it worked Yay... but after a few time starting the thing it doesnt hit the flywheel it engages and spines it just doesnt hit the flywheel it seems like it is to low but i dont know of a way to get it closer any ideas what could be happening

Transmission is a th400/3l80 3 speed automatic
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Old 11-25-2017, 10:41 AM   #2
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Re: 1969 c20 Starter/Flywheel

Welcome to the jungle!!
Could be a few things.
Wrong bolts used.
Bolts not tightened to spec.
You need to shim the starter to get the teeth to mesh.
Or you need a starter brace.
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Old 11-25-2017, 01:20 PM   #3
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Re: 1969 c20 Starter/Flywheel

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Welcome to the jungle!!
Could be a few things.
Wrong bolts used.
Bolts not tightened to spec.
You need to shim the starter to get the teeth to mesh.
Or you need a starter brace.
Thanks for getting back to me
I have bolts that are the right size but they where from a random project not car related do they need too be special bolts ?

I've tighented pretty tight so I do t believe that's the issue

The chims on mine only bringing it farther from the flywheel so thatg would accomplish the opposite

I've never heard of a starter brace I'll look into it
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Old 11-25-2017, 01:56 PM   #4
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Re: 1969 c20 Starter/Flywheel

You need knurled shoulder bolts like these.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ARP-Standar...-/331358870909
Your local parts emporium will have them.
You might need to play with the shims. They make half shims too. Parts store again.
Starter brace goes on the end of the starter. It helps sometimes but try correct bolts first.
A thread on the brace. You can actually make one from a piece of angle iron but they are available. Parts store of course.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492532
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