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tntt1955
08-05-2009, 06:57 PM
Need help I got a powermaster XS starter on my 502 It makes a loud noise when starting it ,so I shim it still loud ,can I shim one side only to move it away form flywheel My flywheel is 14" 168 tooth
OneBadGMC
08-05-2009, 07:03 PM
What exactly are you looking for when you add/remove shims?
Just asking to make sure you're doing it right.
Honestly, it's kind of a bad idea to shim it on an angle.
tntt1955
08-05-2009, 07:23 PM
What exactly are you looking for when you add/remove shims?
Just asking to make sure you're doing it right.
Honestly, it's kind of a bad idea to shim it on an angle. try to get right less noise
tntt1955
08-05-2009, 07:26 PM
May need more shims
DirkaDirka
08-05-2009, 07:31 PM
Have you tried a diff starter? Is this a new one on a new engine? What was the old starter?
OneBadGMC
08-05-2009, 07:33 PM
http://www.bulitpruf.com/bulitpruf_super_clutch.htm
Maybe you should read that page on how to properly shim a starter.
tntt1955
08-05-2009, 07:43 PM
Thank you that site was outstaing I will try tomorrow
OneBadGMC
08-05-2009, 07:46 PM
Good deal. Now just remember, they claim that their starter dogs don't have any deflection. So depending on how your starter is made, their tolerances may or may not work.
It is, however, at least a good starting point.
tntt1955
08-05-2009, 07:50 PM
New starter did not have old one
camarotale
08-07-2009, 07:17 PM
Dont make it tougher than it is. You take a paper clip like the directions say on all starters.. Insert it between your two meshed gears and that is proper clearance.. Yes you may very well have to shim one side only.. totaly normal..
I didn't read the link above so it may be mentioned but I have had to mill off material from the mounting surface of the starter to get the gear to mesh tighter with the flywheel which resulted in quieter operation. Mainly on line bored blocks where the crank is slightly raised in the block.