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boxrodz · 07-31-2005, 12:46 PM

... spark shower

Just a couple of other things...

You may find it easier to disconnect the wires from the starter/solenoid terminal while the starter is mounted to the block, if you can get to them. You may also want to remove the bell housing cover to check the starter-to-flywheel clearance after you replace it. GM recommends 0.020 to 0.060. A standard paper clip works well as a gauge since it's about 0.035. Use shims if need be to obtain the proper clearance. It's not too bad of a job. Good luck.

07-31-2005, 12:46 PM	#4
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	... spark shower Just a couple of other things... You may find it easier to disconnect the wires from the starter/solenoid terminal while the starter is mounted to the block, if you can get to them. You may also want to remove the bell housing cover to check the starter-to-flywheel clearance after you replace it. GM recommends 0.020 to 0.060. A standard paper clip works well as a gauge since it's about 0.035. Use shims if need be to obtain the proper clearance. It's not too bad of a job. Good luck. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...