Starter issue
 

Well put anew starter in last week. Last one just clunked no spin or engagement of the bendix. The old starter had a few shims on the outside bolt to close the gap between the shaft and flexplate . I installed the rebuilt one it's a delco core had to shim outside bolt again to get the 1/8th gap. Everything was good truck started nicely . Wife went to move it today and it was grinding and kicking back on the starter. Shims still in and bolts still tight but I have a large gap again. I had even put in new starter bolts dont see how the starter could move. Not much I could do with my hand like this but I did add another shim to the outside bolt sounded much better and it started.

Anyone else experience this with a rebuilt? It's an autozone lifetime rebuilt in Mexico.

Since the old starter was shimed the same way I'm thinking I may need to take down the pad on the cone a little at a time till it's at least close to use small shim

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Sometimes with a new or different starter you need to add more support.
Like a starter brace.
Info here.


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492532

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Original brace is still on the truck

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Here’s my .02.
Don’t bother with the “Rebuilts”, because you’ll only get mor and more frustrated, as it’ll work fine for the first few times them start acting up.
I put “new” starters in my truck about every 3-4 months because they would start acting up, like the bedix wasn’t fully engaging, causing that go-awful grinding noise.
Just get the New AC Delco starter and be done with it. In addition, it has the best warranty.
Another thing I did was wrap the starter with a insulation blanket to prevent the Heat Soak from the Headers (common problem).
Since I did this three years ago, I haven’t had any more issues.

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I used to have the worst luck with AutoZone rebuilt starters and alternators. Seems like I was replacing them 2 to 3 times a year.

I found a local shop that rebuilds starters and alternators. I took them one of each and had them rebuilt. I haven't had any more issues with them since then and it has been close to 15 years now since having them rebuilt.

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the new style high torque starters is what I've switched to using. they crank over faster, weigh a lot less, a lot smaller in diameter for clearance of headers, are comparable in price to the old style gm starters. several threads on here about them.

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X2 on a mini gm starter usually $100 ish

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Yep these are a win win in all departments in my opinion.

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That’s my advise also. Summit has them for a reasonable price.
One and done
RRM

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My son had a starter that was wondering around like yours is. One day it was fine, the next it would sound awful. Finally took it off and hit the mating surface with a sanding disc on a grinder. Kinda roughed it up a bit, seemed to fix it. Haven't had a problem yet.

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X4 on the GM mini starter.....

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I've got an 88 truck 350 with the old style starter. What application do I ask for the get the GM mini starter to work on mine?

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I usually ask for a 96 suburban 5.7. You also need the new bolts to go with it.

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Thanks Dale.

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you can find them on e-bay cheapest. you'll need to order the bolt pattern that matches your old starter. if I remember correctly it only used one of the two small wires on the solenoid, I just taped the extra up so it wouldn't short out and still be there if you ever had to switch back to the old style starter.

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For staggered mount starters with 168 tooth flywheel and 11 tooth starter pinion, use for example a 2003 chevy 3500 8.1L (O’Reilly’s # 712884A) for straight mount with 153 tooth flywheel and 9 tooth starter pinion, use for example a 1995 Corvette 5.7L (O’Reilly’s # 612671A). They are both Nippon-Denso style mini-starters, easy to get over the counter, and last forever, most with a lifetime warranty. In the mid 80’s GM changed the starter bolt hole diameter from standard to metric. The standard bolt will not hold a metric starter in place for very long, especially a high torque starter. To use newer starters and with older blocks you need to have starter bolts with knurled 10mm shanks and 3/8s thread. Delco P/N 6449 - offset bolt pattern, used mostly on SUV and truck blocks, for 14 inch 168 tooth flywheels. Delco P/N 6442 - straight bolt pattern, used mostly on cars blocks, for 12 3/4 inch 153 tooth flywheels.

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Good info Lee. Thanks

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:metal:

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Have dbelectronics mini on my 496 Chevelle never a problem but then again the 396 had an autozone cheapy for a couple of years . I'll most likely go with a new gm one

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Put in a new DBelectric high torque mini . No shims and it’s dead nuts on . Little louder than stock but no more grinding . Going to return the rebuilt tomorrow it’s not even dirty

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Awhile back I read a lot of negative response about DB Electric on another thread about starters. My experience with them has been VERY GOOD. I have their little starters on both my trucks, 1 SB, 1 BB & my B&S Vanguard powered golf cart. My Son has one of their starters in his K3500 6.5 diesel. I had problems with the frankenstein golf cart's starter, my fault, not their product. DB was very helpful. Free fast shipping & CHEAP . My only concern is where the products are manufactured.. I'm not sure but guessing chineez.

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I have a one of their ht starters on my chevelle 496 never a problem . Only one that failed wasnt for high compression motors.

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Agreed! I did this about 20 years ago, and haven't had an issue since. Before that, nothing but trouble from the rebuilts...

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Which mimi starter and bolts do I need for a 68 327?

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Following for 68 327 with TH400