How to shim a starter the right way!! and do these measurements on 3 spots of the flywheel

How to shim a car starter the right way .how to fit a starter on a block... using two types of shims , one between the starter mounting body and the engine block , and the other in between the starter mounting block and the starter body..dont forget to do these measurements on three spots of the flywheel just on case ypur flywheel has lateral runnout ..

[@joseguillen8953]

Great video, I just received my starter and had no idea what the shims were for. I even asked a recent uti grad and he just looked dumbfounded, but now I know more than him on this. Thanks again.

[@klowny1969]

Lol thanks for watching

[@joseguillen8953]

I did it!! Three shims on the bolt closest to the engine to get the proper clearance. I started it and I heard the grinding for a couple of seconds then it disappeared and in subsequent starts there was no noise at all. Thanks again, I've had this problem for six months until I had to replace the starter twice and the flywheel once. Three mechanics came and went and left me in the same boat. Great video, now for some well deserved beers!!

[@klowny1969]

jose Guillen lol awesome glad to hear everything worked out

[@lonestarkennels4117]

reminds me of a baby Rocky Balboa. thanks for the video

[@klowny1969]

Jay York thanks for watching and commenting

[@jdg2335]

If you pry the pinion gear out as described, with the battery cable connected to the solenoid, THE STARTER WILL CRANK. Always make sure the battery is disconnected during this type of test.

[@privatename8888]

It can also be mounted upside down. Also there is a another gear mesh clearance correction that can be made. Which is if the starter gear has to much clearance shims can be added to the outside bolt only to move the starter closer to the flexplate. You mentioned that you only have to remove the shim but what about if no shims were ever installed and the starter gear or the starter is to far away from the FP. You cant take a shim out if one was never used. In this case you add shims to the outside bolt only. First before you do anything you install the starter and torque the bolts down to 30 foot lbs and get a baseline clearance check. Also like I mentioned they can also be mounted with the solenoid down towards the ground by turning the front plate 360°. That really helps to keep it away from the headers heat. I've been selling and installing These type of starters for about 15 years as a matter of fact I did one 2 days ago and I'm doing one today.

[@S0V3R3IGN62]

Thanks Rocky!

[@stewartvclark4008]

Very good information about a gear reduction starter on a Chevrolet, thank you

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching

[@MelissaAnn-v1d]

Awesome 👍👍👍👍❤

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@jbandshahayeah1862]

You sound like rocky

[@klowny1969]

J bands Haha yeah ayoo

[@tomsltz]

Lol

[@davidschmidt5533]

Hahaha true

[@nolanoneal2461]

I was gonna say the same thing. Yo Adrian we did it. Just kidding good video bro, very good advice.

[@tylerdixon3290]

the old delco starter on my Chevelle just went out. bought a mini starter just like that from White Performance. hopefully I don't have to use any shims but its nice that they include them

[@ashtonwilliams6440]

Huh exactly what I needed to know to the T... Thanks a ton.

[@klowny1969]

thanks for watching

[@blueocean5306]

Excellent explanation. Perfect.

[@klowny1969]

Thanks for watching

[@josephwilson729]

Thanks , you helped me out a lot.

[@RL-bu2ln]

With the body shims do you remove both to get closer or one at a time depending on situation

[@ironhorse127]

Im having the same issue with my starter. 350 in a 67 Chevelle. Old starter worked fine, no noise at all. Also no shims. The rebuilt I just put in is making slight grinding noise when the motor starts. Even hear a slight noise when driving. Could it possibly be the shaft on the bendix is so close to the flywheel that it rubs slightly? Or could the pinion be too close to the flywheel

[@chrisvill54]

good thing I saw this video before I install my new starter, what a pain in the you know what

[@klowny1969]

chrisvill54 lol thanks for watching and commenting

[@chrisvill54]

klowny1969 no thank you sir for sharing that info. one question though, is this only a gm thing or does it apply to all starters? I installed many starters before and never had a problem, but I never did this.

[@aaronduranceau7683]

Ty Rocky

[@klowny1969]

Ayyoo adrian..don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@7ackD1]

Hi, thanks for the video very much appreciated. I just replaced my truck starter now it make this sound like a blow off valve after starting, do I need to shim it? I didn't see any shim with new starter. Any help greatly appreciated.

[@RonSavage01]

How do you do this if the engine is in the car?

[@CS_247]

Eh, Mickey Blue eyes! Whatcha doin'.

[@notoriouselwood9253]

What do I need to install a nice, powerful and compact starter, like that one, on 6.2 GMC diesel? And 🙏

[@klowny1969]

Check out summitracing.com and a tech should be able to locate the parts for u..dont forget to subscribe..thanks

[@joseguillen8953]

I just installed this same starter and I still get a grinding noise even with both included rectangular shims installed. I went ahead and installed both body shims as well and noticed a bit of an improvement but the bendix still looks a bit close to the flywheel, should I add more shims to the mounting block in addition to those included? Please help, I'm at my wits end with this grinding noise. I'm installing it on a 4.3 vortec v6 with a 4l60 transmission. I had this same problem with the regular starter and was told the high performance starter would fix my problem. It does sound better when it starts though, but I hear a noise like it is clanking on something and when I looked at it the bendix was very close to the flywheel and it appeared as if it could not return inside the starter because of the flywheel. I hope I don't sound redundant, I'd just rather give you as much info as possible. Thanks for any help you may provide.

[@klowny1969]

Check to see if u have the correct starter for your flywheel..starters are designed for certain tooth count flywheel/flexplates ..u can call the manufacturer to find out..thnx for watching

[@joseguillen8953]

It is the right starter, I read that I can put half a shim on the in board bolt to get more clearance, up to three if needed. I think that will do the trick, ill keep you posted. Thanks for your quick reply!

[@klowny1969]

jose Guillen ok np

[@jonhsmith2706]

​@@joseguillen8953 Did that work?

[@sirwillsirwill]

Dude thank you!

[@jbandshahayeah1862]

My starter isn't engaging the flywheel, when I start it it doesn't turn, just makes a God awful '' screeeEeeeeeeEeeee '' sound, like it's pushed up against the flywheel itself, which shim do u think I need

[@Vhiadra]

Ever figure this out having the same problem

[@Xplorer228]

I'm hearing a rapid cracking/clicking noise when I accelerate. I think this started after I installed my Starter but that might be a coincidence. Is that noise common with starters that aren't shimmed right? Or do you all think its something else like a hole in the exhaust pipe somewhere.. cause I've heard that can make that noise too. Thanks.

[@klowny1969]

that could be alot of things..need to get under there and see whats going on

[@Xplorer228]

klowny1969 Yea. I haven't seen any holes in the exhaust. Tomorrow I'm going to plug the pipe with a rag and see if I can find something that way. Any ideas as to what else it could be? Do you think it could be that the starter isn't disengaging from the flywheel?

[@klowny1969]

+mossy1 anything is possible..but starters usually get kicked back in once the engine runs

[@cj7girl280]

Hi.. Where do you put the shim and where do you get one? :0

[@klowny1969]

You put it where the bolts go through, between the starter and the block

[@dewwed1551]

+rag Doll hey im dave was watching the starter vid where did you get the shims for starter thx dave

[@cj7girl280]

klowny1969 Well, I got that much but I meant, how do you know how much to shim? My vehicle's manual states it should have shims but it didn't. Assuming the previous owner didnt reinstall the shims. :(

[@fredrickthomas7031]

Thanks

[@klowny1969]

Thank you.dont forget to subscribe

[@muthanatube]

many thanks ,

[@aaronduranceau7683]

Is it just me that thinks this is Sly Stallone voice

[@klowny1969]

Ayooo adrian

[@TheDeathsAvenger]

I wanted to point out that you sound like silverster stalone xD

[@klowny1969]

Ayoo

[@tonymyers6238]

I just didnt use one at all it work for me so far.

[@klowny1969]

Tony Myers yeah..most likely u wont use one

[@mariskaphelps]

I'm having a problem with my new mini starter bendex hitting the flywheel... any idea's? Thanks

[@klowny1969]

yeah..i covered everything in the vid

[@jahredkmn]

Putz

[@klowny1969]

Dats right