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Nov 25, 2006 | 10:06 PM

KY Z28

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need help ASAP!! clutch install problems

So I installed a Spec 3 along with a Spec billet steel flywheel in my 01' Z28 today. The problem is, after I was all finished, I went to crank it over and it began to crank for just a second but then the starter began grindng and the motor stopped turning over. I have no idea what is goin on. Its almost like the starter is not engaging enough with the flywheel to turn the motor over when it hits a compression stroke or something. Is there anyway to adjust the starter or what can I do?? PLEASE HELP!

Nov 26, 2006 | 12:44 AM

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Try rotating the engine by the crank to make sure it is able to physically turn over. Either the flywheel is wrong, or on backwards maybe?

Nov 26, 2006 | 12:15 PM

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thanks for the reply. The motor will turn over and the flywheel is definetly not installed wrong. I think maybe I have the wrong flywheel or something...does anybody know if the LT1 flywheel will bolt to an LS1? Maybe I have the wrong part...this sucks...

Nov 26, 2006 | 12:39 PM

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Don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty sure LT1 flywheel won't work with LS1 system.

Nov 26, 2006 | 03:33 PM

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Yeah, thats kind of what I was thinking too. So if we rule out the wrong flywheel, why will the starter not engage it properly? I loosened the starter and moved it about an 1/8th" closer to the flywheel but the problem is the same...

Nov 27, 2006 | 07:32 AM

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the bendix ( starter drive) may be out. Its the part with the gear on it.

Nov 29, 2006 | 09:10 PM

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Yeah it could be as simple as your starter plunger and or other starter internals are worn out.

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Nov 29, 2006 | 09:47 PM

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Hey guys, a little update...I had Advance test the starter. They said it was good but that is drawing a few too many amps. I think that the starter is only having problems when under a load (ie. starting the car) but works fine when on their test bench (zero load). Perhaps am internal gear or something is giving up when loaded? So, I ordered a high torque starter from Summit which will be here tomorrow.

In the mean time, I contacted Joe at t56rebuilds.com (as the tranny was rebuilt when the clutch was replaced) and also a Spec technical guy, they both feel it is a starter issue also. I will keep you all posted...