starter?

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  1. cjo632racing

    cjo632racing Member

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    What starter combo do you guys use?

    I have a TCI flex plate, a MSD starter, a1/4" flexplate. When I install the starter it is engaged. Do I need to make and install a 1/2" shim between the starter and the block?
     
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    cjo632racing, Apr 15, 2014
  2. TADHemiracer

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    Starter Engaged

    Are you saying that the starter teeth are engaged even with the bendix/starter drive all the way back? If so, I would wonder if you have the right starter to begin with.
     
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    TADHemiracer, Apr 15, 2014
  3. cjo632racing

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    I found my problem. TCI uses a 1/2" shim between starter and flywheel.
     
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    cjo632racing, Apr 16, 2014
  4. Mike Canter

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    You need to verify the the mesh is correct between the starter pinion gear and the starter ring. Use a straightened medium size paper clip as a feeler gauge and when I starter pinion tooth is directly down in the valley of two teeth on the ring there should be just enough room to slide that paper clip in under the pinion tooth
     
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    Mike Canter, Apr 16, 2014

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