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**VetteVet** · 10-26-2008, 11:01 PM

Well here is one possibility. When the solenoid is energized it throws out the starter gear engaging the flywheel and at the same time it engages the relay points on the other end to power the starter windings as shown by the red lines in the diagram. If the starter gear is binding in the flexplate gear it will not allow the starter gear to retract and disengage the power to the starter.
This is usually due to the lack of shims between the starter and the block. I would loosen the starter mount bolts and if it disengages then you can properly shim the starter.

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10-26-2008, 11:01 PM	#23
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,725	Re: Starting issue that doesn't make sense.. Well here is one possibility. When the solenoid is energized it throws out the starter gear engaging the flywheel and at the same time it engages the relay points on the other end to power the starter windings as shown by the red lines in the diagram. If the starter gear is binding in the flexplate gear it will not allow the starter gear to retract and disengage the power to the starter. This is usually due to the lack of shims between the starter and the block. I would loosen the starter mount bolts and if it disengages then you can properly shim the starter. - Attached Images __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.