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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 04:10 PM
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A couple weeks ago the ignition key cylinder began sticking in the start position causing the starter to grind after the engine started. I was having to quickly turn the key counter clockwise to the on position to stop the starter grind. Yesterday I replaced the ignition key cylinder and with the battery disconnected the key seems to snap back to the on position when you let go of the key. However, with the battery connected the starter still grinds a bit at engine start. Any thoughts are appreciated! Could it be something other than the starter I hear grinding?
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Old Jun 28, 2019 | 09:53 AM
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Sounds like you may have to adjust the shims that align the starter.
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Old Jun 28, 2019 | 10:43 AM
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I’ll just add that I believe the Start vs On “spring” is built into the ignition switch itself (at least in the 1969 model).
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