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04-23-2002, 09:32 AM
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Location: Rohnert Park, CA
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Starter/Shim ??
The Starter on my Burb started acting up, it would click when i turn the key almost like bad contact so i swapped for another i had that i thought was good, it did the same thing. If i tap on solonoid i here it retracting like it was stuck then it will start! I don't think both starters are bad (solonoid) I have heard of shimming the starter could this keep the soloniod from hanging up and where do i get these shims?
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04-23-2002, 11:32 AM
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Location: Orleans, NE USA
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Chances are the shims won't do any good for the solenoid, if it's not trying to crank. The are there to adjust tooth contact with the flexplate. It could be a bad ground with the block. If you need shims, they are available from any parts store, and sometimes in a variety pack. Also, some junkyards keep a box of them around.
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04-23-2002, 12:47 PM
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I shimmed my starter 5 years ago with a piece of a crushed beer can. Stomped the can, cut out a little "C" and put it up around a bolt. Worked like a charm.
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04-23-2002, 02:35 PM
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O'l Buck The Solonoid pushes the small gear out to contact the flex plate, but what seems like is happening is its not contacting properly and getting stuck out! If i tap with a hammer it releases and i can start or it will jam again. I think the ground is good as well as the battery posts and cables clean.
------------------ 72 GMC Burb barn door 4X4 350/350 PS PB Tilt 62 Chevy Nova Convertible 64 Chevy II V8 Loaded Wagon VW Offroad buggy 84 700SC Honda Nighthawk
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04-23-2002, 06:44 PM
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Location: rock island,il,usa
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it might be too tight dude. A fast tip on starters.......slide a 1/8" rod between the armature shaft & the OD of the flex plate.....not loose,but not tight,& you are shimmed properly.....69
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