Starter trouble???? help :) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RainDog · 04-23-2002, 07:00 PM

Hey guys--I just put a new starter in my truck, and the first day it fired up instantly and smoothly every time, no problems. Since then, though, when I turn the key, it "grinds," and takes a few seconds to start. I don't know much about starters/flywheels, etc., so I don't know what it might be. I haven't done anything to the truck since I put the starter in, so I was thinking maybe I got a bad rebuilt unit from the shop?? Any help would be great!

RainDog

turmoline · 04-23-2002, 07:11 PM

I had a problem with my starter one time. It kept breaking the nose cone of the starter. If you have a remote starter you can get underneath the truck and turn it over to see whats happening, or have a friend nearby. I ended up having to shim it and add one of those braces that go from the starter to the motor. Was talking to a friend after all the problems and he said to use the original nose cone and everything should mesh up as before. Haven't tried it so I don't know if it will work or not.

[This message has been edited by turmoline (edited April 23, 2002).]

O'l Buck · 04-24-2002, 12:58 AM

make sure your bolts are tight, then check your tooth alignment, a paperclip is the right gap from the top of the tooth to the bottom of the v in the ringgear(i think) then shim to fit.

------------------
Ol' Buck: '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84
ralleys and 31/10.5s

Angel girl: 67 Cutlass convertible
330, 3spd stick

Greener: 90 GMC Jimmy
350/auto
Chad Stephens
Orleans,NE

no name yet: 72 442 under serious construction

**MJN** · 04-24-2002, 10:31 AM

You might have the wrong starter for your flywheel. Sometimes the teeth won't mesh right if the starter is too close to the block either, might try a shim.

busterwivell · 04-24-2002, 11:48 AM

My 71 402 was eatin' starters about every 3 months. I tried shims, everything sounded ok, but 3 months later, bad starter....I bought high torque mini starter and put on a year ago, no problems since. Put on on the Studebaker, too. Have a spare on the shelf waiting for the one in the 66 Chevelle or 86 Monte Carlo SS to go out.

------------------
56 Studebaker 2 dr Wagon
66 Chevelle 2 dr 4 speed
71 C30 Longhorn
86 Monte Carlo SS
96 Tahoe

04-23-2002, 07:00 PM	#1
RainDog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Burien, WA, USA Posts: 391	Starter trouble???? help :) Hey guys--I just put a new starter in my truck, and the first day it fired up instantly and smoothly every time, no problems. Since then, though, when I turn the key, it "grinds," and takes a few seconds to start. I don't know much about starters/flywheels, etc., so I don't know what it might be. I haven't done anything to the truck since I put the starter in, so I was thinking maybe I got a bad rebuilt unit from the shop?? Any help would be great! RainDog __________________ "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats."

04-24-2002, 12:58 AM	#3
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	make sure your bolts are tight, then check your tooth alignment, a paperclip is the right gap from the top of the tooth to the bottom of the v in the ringgear(i think) then shim to fit. ------------------ Ol' Buck: '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s Angel girl: 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick Greener: 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE no name yet: 72 442 under serious construction __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

04-24-2002, 10:31 AM	#4
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,051	You might have the wrong starter for your flywheel. Sometimes the teeth won't mesh right if the starter is too close to the block either, might try a shim. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

04-24-2002, 11:48 AM	#5
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	My 71 402 was eatin' starters about every 3 months. I tried shims, everything sounded ok, but 3 months later, bad starter....I bought high torque mini starter and put on a year ago, no problems since. Put on on the Studebaker, too. Have a spare on the shelf waiting for the one in the 66 Chevelle or 86 Monte Carlo SS to go out. ------------------ 56 Studebaker 2 dr Wagon 66 Chevelle 2 dr 4 speed 71 C30 Longhorn 86 Monte Carlo SS 96 Tahoe __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

04-23-2002, 07:11 PM	#2
turmoline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: santa cruz, Calif. U.S. Posts: 166	I had a problem with my starter one time. It kept breaking the nose cone of the starter. If you have a remote starter you can get underneath the truck and turn it over to see whats happening, or have a friend nearby. I ended up having to shim it and add one of those braces that go from the starter to the motor. Was talking to a friend after all the problems and he said to use the original nose cone and everything should mesh up as before. Haven't tried it so I don't know if it will work or not. [This message has been edited by turmoline (edited April 23, 2002).]



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.