Starter gear sticking
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From: jacksonville, fl
Starter gear sticking Hey guys, another issue I'm running into on the swap. Ls7 engine, t56 magnum with the fbody bell housing. I'm running the new camaro style starter with the plug for the signal wire to spin.
When I bump the key, the engine will start to turn but then you just hear that starter spinning. The gear gets stuck in the flywheel but comes right out when I turn the engine over with a ratchet.
I've attached a pic of the starter from the top view. The gap gets wider as it goes down. The gap on the bottom side of the starter is even across.
I have no clue, I thought I remembered that you don't shim ls1 style starters. Any advice is always welcome. Thanks for looking.
Daniel
When I bump the key, the engine will start to turn but then you just hear that starter spinning. The gear gets stuck in the flywheel but comes right out when I turn the engine over with a ratchet.
I've attached a pic of the starter from the top view. The gap gets wider as it goes down. The gap on the bottom side of the starter is even across.
I have no clue, I thought I remembered that you don't shim ls1 style starters. Any advice is always welcome. Thanks for looking.
Daniel
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Joined: Feb 2004
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From: jacksonville, fl
I did clearance some of the bell housing and the starter sits much better on the engine now. But It does the same thing. I think I might have a weak battery. I'm gonna try and turn it over with a jumper box or something tonight to see if that helps.
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Joined: Feb 2004
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From: jacksonville, fl
Got it all figured out.. Did even more searching and saw where a guy had to clearance his bell housing for the starter. Did it and all is good. Thank you for getting back to me bud, I really appreciate it.
