x Wild Bill x

So, if you read my other thread, you will know my starter appears to making contact with the flywheel, but it just sounds like it is spinning very fast and not touching the flywheel. Now this is on a new GM short block, so I am thinking that maybe I need to shim the starter? I have read you can't shim a starter though. Any help?


Thanks,
Bill

x Wild Bill x

Another question, if I push the Bendix out to the flywheel using a screw driver, should the Bendix stay there or snap back into the starter? Mine sticks, so I am thinking that maybe the Bendix isn't popping out far enough to complete the circuit to get the starter to turn over the motor.

Bill

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

The Gear should pop out and retract when the Key is turned back to run.

From the sound of it I think it's not coming out of the Starter like it should. It may appear to make contact, but I think it's not.

Alot of these new Engines you don't really have to shim.

x Wild Bill x

Yeah, so you think I just need a new starter or what?

Just weird how it worked fine, now this after just sitting for a few months.

Thanks,
Bill

stevo9389

you might have a wiring/voltage problem. a toyota i had kept eating starters every 2 weeks (after sitting for 2 years) till i got rid of it. a friend of mines z28 is on starter #12 even after rewiring it.

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

Damn..that's alot of Starters..lol

I think the Solenoid isn't kicking out on it..that's my thought though.

fleetmgr

Just replace the Bendix, no need for a whole starter.

x Wild Bill x

I was thinking that too, but I am unsure of how to get the Bendix off of our starter motors seeing as they are planetary gear and that seems to be all one piece, plus no one sells one local and I was hoping to have this thing running this weekend...

Bill

x Wild Bill x

Well, got a new LT4 starter and she spins like crazy, get a nice 30psi from my new motor, but it won't start ...

Back to testing stuff, thanks for the help
Bill