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Just throwing this out. Since the tranny has been out so many times, and the thought of pulling it out again is beyond frustration, give a good look at the starter ring on your flywheel. I replaced mine on both vettes because of broken or worn down teeth. Jerry
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You can remove the solenoid and mount the starter. Make sure you use the correct starter bolts with the knurled body. Then use your hand to push the bendix forward to engage the gear to the teeth in the flex plate or flywheel. You only need 1/64"-1/32" clearance. I usually just use a straightened out paper clip for a gauge.
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Thanks Jerry, You are right that I am worn out pulling that trans but I am very good at it now. 45 minutes out last time :o) I did check that flywheel and she is perfect. I had it resurfaced when I first pulled the motor and all the teeth are perfect.
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No, I don't think anyone does. I think the original type shims are still available, but I've never taken a starter out and found any shims in place.
This incident underscores the importance of having the front brace in place and the starter mounting bolts torqued to spec. That goodness Mike is detail-oriented and had those bases covered, or else it may have cost him an engine.
This incident underscores the importance of having the front brace in place and the starter mounting bolts torqued to spec. That goodness Mike is detail-oriented and had those bases covered, or else it may have cost him an engine.
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I did better than that and removed the bell housing since the tranny is out... I measured with a .30 paper clip, it was perfect... Luck of the draw...
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