Tim W
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whats a good starter that doesnt need shims? Mine on my 94 is about to take a dump. I just want to bolt and go. Thanks fellas
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Any Chevy aftermarket starter might need shims.whats a good starter that doesnt need shims? Mine on my 94 is about to take a dump. I just want to bolt and go. Thanks fellas
Thanks man. Ill go that rout if my starter is a delco. It was on the truck when I bought so im not really sure what brand it is. I hope its a delcoAny Chevy aftermarket starter might need shims.
Even a new Delco might need shims.
Especially now that they are also made in China
Its because of the design and how they mount.
If your old starter fits without shims keep it. Dont turn it in for the core charge.
The nose cone on the starter makes it fit right.
Look your nose cone over for cracks and look at the throwout arm for the bendix for cracks.
You also need to make sure the arm/fork for the bendix is in the right way. The fork has reliefs cut into it on the open side of the U shape that keep the solenoid from hitting it when it bottoms. Aftermarket and remans often have the fork in backwards and ive just seen it backwards on a brand new Delco.
If its good, swap it onto the new starter.
You need to replace the nose bushing on it.
3 bucks at Oreillys.
Buy the starter from a store that can test it before you buy it.
Sometimes they are junk right out of the box.
If you have the factory Delco, take the end plate off of it and see if the commutator is all chewed up.
If not, rebuild it
The kit is about 25 bucks from NAPA
Its really easy to do. Lots of youtube vids about how to.
Or, look for a starter/alternater rebuild place.
If its saveable, they will do it for less then a cheapo new starter.
Just make sure they give you back your starter. Not something off the shelf.
And then you have a spare.
Swap the nose cone, skip the whole shim pain and keep your factory Chevy parts while getting a spare starter out of the deal.
Ive been doing it for decades so if you have any questions ask away
Even if it isnt. If it fits without shims, keep the nose and swap it over. Shimming starters just sucks.Thanks man. Ill go that rout if my starter is a delco. It was on the truck when I bought so im not really sure what brand it is. I hope its a delco
Even if it isnt. If it fits without shims, keep the nose and swap it over. Shimming starters just sucks.
Yep! you nailed it. I started my career as a CNC punch press operator and moved into the QC department when I figured out they had air conditioning.Yes it does but, it is a necessary evil even brand new factory starters some times need shimmed. It is due to stacked tolerances, every part that is machined has a plus or minus in it's spec. GM addresses this in their training seminars and it is part of the normal diagnostic process.
It is possible to run across a vehicle that happens to be assembled with parts that fall into the extreme ends of the tolerances on both extremes. The trainers at the Dedham training center talked about several vehicles that had run through dealerships and came under scrutiny for warranty claims due to stacked tolerances. It is fairly rare but it is kind of like winning the lottery only on the losing end.