what the hell happened to my starter? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

willett · 03-07-2011, 10:13 AM

check runout on the bendix gear. perhaps you somehow bent the input shaft??

motornut · 03-07-2011, 11:43 AM

have you tried the starter when loose
does it engage and disengage when loose(try many times)
seen starter gear get a little rusty and not work right in/out
if the flywheel wasn't new i'd say check it too for wear/damage

dbmx66 · 03-07-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by motornut

have you tried the starter when loose
does it engage and disengage when loose(try many times)
seen starter gear get a little rusty and not work right in/out
if the flywheel wasn't new i'd say check it too for wear/damage

there isnt any rust any where on either of them. it makes no sense

03-07-2011, 10:13 AM	#1
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: what the hell happened to my starter? check runout on the bendix gear. perhaps you somehow bent the input shaft?? __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

03-07-2011, 11:43 AM	#2
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: what the hell happened to my starter? have you tried the starter when loose does it engage and disengage when loose(try many times) seen starter gear get a little rusty and not work right in/out if the flywheel wasn't new i'd say check it too for wear/damage __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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