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Old 09-18-2008, 07:05 PM
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Re: Starter won't disengage

When you start the starter bendix goes forward and the gear turns the gear on the flywheel. If they are to close together they rub and bind. Sometimes they stick. The shim moves the starter away from the flywheel gear and it doesn't bind. They used to put a note in the box telling you to check the clearance.
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