Re: Starter drag?

Posted by PackardV8 On 2011/1/9 22:19:36

It's probably an alignment problem. be sure that the starter is mating FLUSH with it's mounting surface. NO dirt or other obstruction under it.

Try just slightly loosening the bolts and take up any slop between bolt holes and bolts holding the starter AWAY from the engine as far as possible when tightening the bolts. Won;t get much. See if that imroves it.

Mite have to place a 0.005" shim under the outer most bolt to cock the starter gear a little bit away from the ring gear. Don;t use a standard washer. IT 's way too thick. Going much more than 0.005 shim runs the risk of breaking off the starter mounting ears when tightening the bolts.

U'll just have to inspect it to see which way the starter needs to move. Personaly, i'd go back to the old starter if it worked ok. Rebuild the other starter if necessary.