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Old 06-19-2012, 07:41 AM   #1
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Starter shim size?

I'm putting a new starter into a 84 Iron duke.
The starter I pull out was not original and it had a shim with it.
I have an AC Delco that I'm putting into it and it did not come with any shims.
Do I need any with this new starter?
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Old 06-19-2012, 02:17 PM   #2
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Re: Starter shim size?

As a general rule, you use the shim that is in the vehicle......for example, whoever put the new starter in, may have reused the original shim......

Start it and listen for a noise.....if if starts ok, but when you release the key there is a noise as the starter disengages, then the shim is too thick(not enough clearance,starter drive hangs up instead of easily releasing)....if there is a noise as it engages, then the gap is too big and you need a thicker shim......did you check under the flap of the box? They usually come with shims......
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