cant figure out which starter i need
#4
I've had to shim them on one starter then remove the shims when I replaced the starter. Just depends on the starter but 90% of the time they do need some shim or they will bump the flywheel/flexplate and not engage the teeth. Also seen them hang and not disengage.
#8
I've got all kinds of trucks in my yard that still use shims. From a 64 with a 292 i6 to a 98 4.3 s-series. Just got done putting a starter on a 96 2500 with a 350 and it didn't have shims but we had to add them. Maybe on the new ls engines they don't need shims but any gen 1 based sbc design or older 6 and 4s might need them.
What do I know I only work in/run a mechanic shop.
What do I know I only work in/run a mechanic shop.