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05-20-2003, 11:09 PM
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Does anyone have a rule of thumb for the starter shims that go on top of the stock pontiac starter that bolts to the block? This paticular engine did not have a starter attached to it before we rebuilt it and I've replaced the flexplate with a new stock unit. How do I know if I've got too many or too little? Thanks Everyone!....Gary
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05-20-2003, 11:09 PM
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Does anyone have a rule of thumb for the starter shims that go on top of the stock pontiac starter that bolts to the block? This paticular engine did not have a starter attached to it before we rebuilt it and I've replaced the flexplate with a new stock unit. How do I know if I've got too many or too little? Thanks Everyone!....Gary
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05-21-2003, 06:54 AM
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Gary I don't know if there is a rule of thumb for starter shims but I just removed mine ( 67 gto) and it had 2 shims. Your ear is probably you best tool here. Maybe start with 1 or 2 and take a good listen as you crank it. Maybe somebody else will know for sure. Good luck
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05-21-2003, 07:45 AM
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Use a screwdriver to slide the starter shaft out to where it fully engages the flexplate. You should have about the thickness of a paper clip between the teeth. Shim it until you have that gap.
 A bad day fishing beats any day working...and if you can drive your GTO to get there....all the better!
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05-21-2003, 07:58 AM
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I too just had mine off my 66 and it has 2 shims of equal thickness.
CT Gross ------------------------------------------ "It's never too late to have a happy childhood"!  66 Blue GTO
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05-21-2003, 08:45 AM
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yep 2 shims.but the paper clip method is prefered
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05-26-2003, 11:17 PM
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Thanks Mike C, Colorado Goat,ct gross, and weak 64. Your help is appreciated!....Gary
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