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Mar 25, 2007 | 08:55 PM

80TexasC3

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Starter Shims (help)

Screwed up this weekend when I realized I threw away the shims for my new MDS starter. I've sent an email to MSD to see if they can send a new set...but just in case, I'm trying to see if I can get these from a local auto parts store.

Can anyone help me figure out what the part number would be from Autozone or NAPA? Here is a shot of the starter I installed on my 1980 L48 manual.

Thanks...

Mar 25, 2007 | 08:59 PM

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just use stock chevy shims and all autoparts stores sould carry them....around here there is in aisle inthe pepboys that has universal replacement stuff....they have these shims in that area. did you check to see if you need them?

Mar 25, 2007 | 10:19 PM

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Thanks... I can't get into the gear/flywheel area to easily check the fit..but the symptoms are as though it is too tight... stock starter worked just fine. Installed MDS and now it turns over but then slows down and speeds up again as it turns over...also sounds like it is having some difficulty with disengaging.

Sound like I need a shimor two to you?

Mar 25, 2007 | 10:27 PM

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i don't think it can hurt anything to try

Mar 25, 2007 | 10:37 PM

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i don't think it can hurt anything to try

Thanks Bob... Since these are easy to install/remove...I'll try one at a time and halt as soon as it frees up (that is, if it works).

Mar 25, 2007 | 10:53 PM

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Yep. Can you stick in a wire gauge with the bendix engaged, flywheel cover off?

Mar 26, 2007 | 09:43 AM

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Yep. Can you stick in a wire gauge with the bendix engaged, flywheel cover off?

Can definitely get a wire gage in but could not get the bendix engaged to test. Thus, reasoning for inserting a shim and increasing until binding is relieved.

Mar 26, 2007 | 11:43 AM

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Screwed up this weekend when I realized I threw away the shims for my new MDS starter.

This sounds like something I would do. (and have done with other items.) Usually after I do something like this, I lose patience, my inner-bubba comes out, and, well... the fix is worse than the problem. This is why I left my car with my mechanic on Saturday with the GMPP part number for a new mini-starter.