1987 Chevy Suburban starter

1987 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
55,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAYHAWK47
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I am having starter trouble. I installed a new starter 4 months ago and I am having to replace it again. It was cracked in the starter housing wear it lines up with the engine. Is there a speacial trick to installing a starter? When I tighten up the bolts the starter seems to back out a little bit. I used shims but it said that you should not use more than four, and four did not seem to help much. Before the starter quit the car was starting just fine.
Jun 28, 2009 at 6:07 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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wow, i've never seen one take 4 shims before.

I start with no shims at all, then using a remote start switch, i watch and listen to what the starter sounds like and make sure it's doesn't hang up against the teeth on the flywheel or flex plate.

Only if something isn't right do I use shims.
Jun 28, 2009 at 6:21 PM
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