starter hitting the flexplate
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starter hitting the flexplate ok so I swapped out my early 80's 2 peice seal non-roller 350 for a late 80's roller 350 with a 1 peice seal. The flexplate for both engines are the same diameter and amount of teeth. I was using a mini-starter on the old motor with no problems but when I went to install it on the new motor the gear on the starter sits inwards and would hit the back of the plate if I try to start it.
everyone is saying it should work but it does not, I did try both postions mounting on the starter and it did not help. I was going to shim it but I would need about a 1/4 inch and longer bolts and that just should not be.
I was told by a local speedshop that there are two other possible starters listed but they did not have them on the self for me to try out but they did show me one style of starter that had three bolt holts and not two and to check my engine. well I checked and it does have three holes but they are closed on sundays and will have to wait till next weekend when I am off from work to try it
has anyone else ran into this problem, if so all suggestions are welcome of yeah I have a 91 S10 but that should not matter
everyone is saying it should work but it does not, I did try both postions mounting on the starter and it did not help. I was going to shim it but I would need about a 1/4 inch and longer bolts and that just should not be.
I was told by a local speedshop that there are two other possible starters listed but they did not have them on the self for me to try out but they did show me one style of starter that had three bolt holts and not two and to check my engine. well I checked and it does have three holes but they are closed on sundays and will have to wait till next weekend when I am off from work to try it
has anyone else ran into this problem, if so all suggestions are welcome of yeah I have a 91 S10 but that should not matter
