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**lks dcvn** · 05-30-2009, 11:13 AM

Just had my mechanic install my exhaust and Skip White mini starter...

Good news - 2.5" exhaust sounds great and looks awesome
Bad news - mini starter is loud as can be - doesn't sound right to me

How are they supposed to sound?

It sounds like it is holding the crank a bit too long...

**mr48chev** · 05-30-2009, 11:17 AM

Is it noise from the reduction gears or noise from the starter and ring gear?

I think those are universally noisy no matter who sells them.

my67chevytruck · 05-30-2009, 11:18 AM

any shims required?

70c10 · 05-30-2009, 11:36 AM

We need details and pics of exhaust!

cdowns · 05-30-2009, 11:56 AM

ministarters should b shimmed for the same 1/8clearance as regular starters

Arad68 · 05-30-2009, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

ministarters should b shimmed for the same 1/8clearance as regular starters

How do you know this wasn't done? While your advice is appreciated, you sometimes communicate advisarily. Not everyone is a dumb*%#.

Aftermarket ministarters are universaly loud or sound like the gears or grinding or schreeching. Look to see if the starting gear is engaging fully on the flywheel or flexplate.

Every mini starter I've put on my trucks (3 times) has been loud or the gear just doesn't extend far enough.

Cdowns, yes I shimmed everyone of them to 1/8th of an inch

IAFF2407 · 05-30-2009, 12:30 PM

Arad68, you get up on the wrong side of bed this morning? easy boy.

jgreene0717 · 05-30-2009, 04:01 PM

That sounds like you are having a pre ignition ping. Check your total timing with vacuum advance disconnected. You may also try to disconnect vacuum advance and take it for a spin and see if it still does it. If it does not you need a adjustable vacuum advance.

dan42 · 05-31-2009, 10:39 AM

Uh, that oil leak looks a little milky...not good.

05-30-2009, 11:13 AM	#1
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	mini starter installed...loud noise now Just had my mechanic install my exhaust and Skip White mini starter... Good news - 2.5" exhaust sounds great and looks awesome Bad news - mini starter is loud as can be - doesn't sound right to me How are they supposed to sound? It sounds like it is holding the crank a bit too long...

05-30-2009, 11:17 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,522	Re: mini starter installed...loud noise now Is it noise from the reduction gears or noise from the starter and ring gear? I think those are universally noisy no matter who sells them.

05-30-2009, 11:18 AM	#3
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: mini starter installed...loud noise now any shims required? __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

05-30-2009, 11:36 AM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: mini starter installed...loud noise now We need details and pics of exhaust! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

05-30-2009, 11:56 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: mini starter installed...loud noise now ministarters should b shimmed for the same 1/8clearance as regular starters __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-30-2009, 12:30 PM	#7
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: mini starter installed...loud noise now Arad68, you get up on the wrong side of bed this morning? easy boy. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

05-30-2009, 04:01 PM	#8
jgreene0717 Jason Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 152	Re: mini starter installed...loud noise now That sounds like you are having a pre ignition ping. Check your total timing with vacuum advance disconnected. You may also try to disconnect vacuum advance and take it for a spin and see if it still does it. If it does not you need a adjustable vacuum advance.

05-31-2009, 10:39 AM	#9
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: mini starter installed...loud noise now Uh, that oil leak looks a little milky...not good. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7



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