73 starter rattling issues
11-07-2015, 04:00 PM
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73 starter rattling issues
Hi!
So I've recently switched out a bad starter in my vette. We got it installed and all shimmed up and it started great two or three times. Came back the next day and turning the key only resulted in a rattling noise and the car not starting.
The starter gear was also stuck forward into the flywheel. I assumed we shimmed it too tight so I took a shim out annnnnddddd nothing changed. I had my brother check underneath while I turned the key and the flywheel is starting to turn but that's about it.
I hooked the battery into a charger and tried starting it because I was wondering if the battery was too low but that didn't help either.
What's this sound like to you?
So I've recently switched out a bad starter in my vette. We got it installed and all shimmed up and it started great two or three times. Came back the next day and turning the key only resulted in a rattling noise and the car not starting.
The starter gear was also stuck forward into the flywheel. I assumed we shimmed it too tight so I took a shim out annnnnddddd nothing changed. I had my brother check underneath while I turned the key and the flywheel is starting to turn but that's about it.
I hooked the battery into a charger and tried starting it because I was wondering if the battery was too low but that didn't help either.
What's this sound like to you?
11-07-2015, 04:40 PM
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Hi!
So I've recently switched out a bad starter in my vette. We got it installed and all shimmed up and it started great two or three times. Came back the next day and turning the key only resulted in a rattling noise and the car not starting.
The starter gear was also stuck forward into the flywheel. I assumed we shimmed it too tight so I took a shim out annnnnddddd nothing changed. I had my brother check underneath while I turned the key and the flywheel is starting to turn but that's about it.
I hooked the battery into a charger and tried starting it because I was wondering if the battery was too low but that didn't help either.
What's this sound like to you?
So I've recently switched out a bad starter in my vette. We got it installed and all shimmed up and it started great two or three times. Came back the next day and turning the key only resulted in a rattling noise and the car not starting.
The starter gear was also stuck forward into the flywheel. I assumed we shimmed it too tight so I took a shim out annnnnddddd nothing changed. I had my brother check underneath while I turned the key and the flywheel is starting to turn but that's about it.
I hooked the battery into a charger and tried starting it because I was wondering if the battery was too low but that didn't help either.
What's this sound like to you?
A rapidly clicking starter solenoid is a sure sign of a low battery and if your Bendix was jammed into the flywheel teeth you need to add another shim............not remove shims. The more shims you add the more the starter is moved away from the ring gear.
11-07-2015, 04:47 PM
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Burning Brakes
Yes, shims move the starter away from the flywheel so that it is less likely to jam. It would also help to know what was wrong with the old starter, the flywheel could be in bad shape as well. It is hard to make exact judgment over the internet, so tread lightly until you work it out.