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*newin72* · 08-15-2005, 12:31 PM

got the new ZZ4 in and had to go with a new flywheel. starter is pretty strained now, what is the best method to shim the starter?

I have never done it before. how do I know what size shim to use etc.???

thanks!

fade94 · 08-15-2005, 12:35 PM

Insert a 1/8 rod between the starter gear and the flywheel. Easiest way to do this is to take of the solenoid so that you can engage and disengage the gear by hand. bolt up the starter and check the spacing with the rod. If it's too tight, add a shim to the INSIDE hole. This will increase the distance. If its' too far away, add shims to the outside hole..
Hope this helps.

68C15 · 08-15-2005, 02:05 PM

fade94, this is partially correct. it should have 1/8" gap between the starter shaft & the ring gear.

you have new engine (not reman) & a new flywheel? get a new nosecone for the starter & it should fit like a glove without shimming.

*newin72* · 08-15-2005, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

fade94, this is partially correct. it should have 1/8" gap between the starter shaft & the ring gear.

you have new engine (not reman) & a new flywheel? get a new nosecone for the starter & it should fit like a glove without shimming.

yeah a ZZ4 engine and new flexplate.

a new cone??

where I get that?

krue · 08-16-2005, 04:06 PM

Try an auto electric shop. They should have what you need.

08-15-2005, 12:31 PM	#1
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	shimming a starter got the new ZZ4 in and had to go with a new flywheel. starter is pretty strained now, what is the best method to shim the starter? I have never done it before. how do I know what size shim to use etc.??? thanks!

08-15-2005, 12:35 PM	#2
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Insert a 1/8 rod between the starter gear and the flywheel. Easiest way to do this is to take of the solenoid so that you can engage and disengage the gear by hand. bolt up the starter and check the spacing with the rod. If it's too tight, add a shim to the INSIDE hole. This will increase the distance. If its' too far away, add shims to the outside hole.. Hope this helps. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

08-15-2005, 02:05 PM	#3
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	fade94, this is partially correct. it should have 1/8" gap between the starter shaft & the ring gear. you have new engine (not reman) & a new flywheel? get a new nosecone for the starter & it should fit like a glove without shimming. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

08-16-2005, 04:06 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Try an auto electric shop. They should have what you need. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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