Starter Noise Question (is it DONE?) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

javadoc · 04-07-2008, 05:16 PM

I had to take my starter out to squeeze the headers onto my truck. Then, I put it back in. Now, when I start the truck, the starter is making this loud whining noise while the engine cranks. I don't know if it's now dead for some reason, or I have something misaligned. There's only two bolts holding the starter in place, so I don't think I have it in wrong. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

Scott

PA66C20 · 04-07-2008, 05:49 PM

Scott,

PA66C20 · 04-07-2008, 05:51 PM

Scott,

I have a 66, so I do not know if it is the same bolt pattern. My starter has 3 bolts on it, so you might want to check a little closer. Also you might have to shim your starter to get it to align with the gears correctly. Just a thought?

Shawn

salazar44 · 04-07-2008, 06:20 PM

This is exactly the same problem I have. I think the starter gear is getting jammed in the flywheel and it cant turn. Sometimes mine gets stuck and wont retract back into the starter either.

javadoc · 04-07-2008, 06:46 PM

Thx for the replies. Shawn, I don't think I'm missing a bolt though. Shims.. maybe that's the trick though.

04-07-2008, 05:16 PM	#1
javadoc Hey Watch this... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 414	Starter Noise Question (is it DONE?) I had to take my starter out to squeeze the headers onto my truck. Then, I put it back in. Now, when I start the truck, the starter is making this loud whining noise while the engine cranks. I don't know if it's now dead for some reason, or I have something misaligned. There's only two bolts holding the starter in place, so I don't think I have it in wrong. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Scott __________________ What have I gotten myself into now? 1964 Chevy Stepside - 383 hydraulic roller Vortec ... a work in progress 2000 Volvo V70R - 340awhp, 22psi, meth-injected of Porsche-eating fun. The grocery-getter on steroids

04-07-2008, 05:49 PM	#2
PA66C20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 35	Re: Starter Noise Question (is it DONE?) Scott, __________________ How can you tell if its a boy or a girl? Guess we'll have to roll it over to find out!

04-07-2008, 05:51 PM	#3
PA66C20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 35	Re: Starter Noise Question (is it DONE?) Scott, I have a 66, so I do not know if it is the same bolt pattern. My starter has 3 bolts on it, so you might want to check a little closer. Also you might have to shim your starter to get it to align with the gears correctly. Just a thought? Shawn __________________ How can you tell if its a boy or a girl? Guess we'll have to roll it over to find out!

04-07-2008, 06:20 PM	#4
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Starter Noise Question (is it DONE?) This is exactly the same problem I have. I think the starter gear is getting jammed in the flywheel and it cant turn. Sometimes mine gets stuck and wont retract back into the starter either. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

04-07-2008, 06:46 PM	#5
javadoc Hey Watch this... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 414	Re: Starter Noise Question (is it DONE?) Thx for the replies. Shawn, I don't think I'm missing a bolt though. Shims.. maybe that's the trick though. __________________ What have I gotten myself into now? 1964 Chevy Stepside - 383 hydraulic roller Vortec ... a work in progress 2000 Volvo V70R - 340awhp, 22psi, meth-injected of Porsche-eating fun. The grocery-getter on steroids



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