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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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So awhile back i did the 6 speed swap. and i notice my starter is making a weird noise on starting?I have shimmed a little but the noise still persists. anyone know a way of measuring it better than just throwin shims at it.

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merv or shbox or achotrod? yall got any input on this i don't wanna have to trash this starter. on another note. Anybody still rebuilding alternators for our cars/
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:46 AM
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merv or shbox or achotrod? yall got any input on this i don't wanna have to trash this starter. on another note. Anybody still rebuilding alternators for our cars/
2nd item on my diagrams page...
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.027 welding rod it should fit snugly inbetween the teeth when they mesh....
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excellent answers guys, and i really appreciate it! anyone know much about rebuilding alternators? or if its at all cost effective to do, compared to buying rebuilt or new?
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just go to autozone or advaned auto or whatever and grab a new one they give lifetime warranties........if u break it just bring it back........i did that 4 times with a starter on mine before i broke down and spent the money on a MSD starter.......them breaking was my fault thou i was trying to crank a 14:1 Solid roller with a stock starter lol......case in point they dont ask they just hand you a new one lol
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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excellent answers guys, and i really appreciate it! anyone know much about rebuilding alternators? or if its at all cost effective to do, compared to buying rebuilt or new?
It depends what is wrong with it.
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