1998 Chevrolet Truck Burning out starters

1998 CHEVROLET TRUCK
95,000 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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AWWEST17
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I have installed 3 different starters into my truck in the last year, and the starters continue to quit on me. I am about to put on my 4th starter since last April. What could the underlying problem be?
May 26, 2015 at 8:37 AM
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I f they aren't shimmed correctly they will eat starters up. your engagement is off probably and needs at least 1 shim to correct it. they are available at auto parts. read instructions in box next starter. they should tell you
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