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Will a starter without shims work in a 1989 Oldsmobile royal 88?
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∙ 8y ago
It is very possible. When engaging the starter it should sound perfectly normal. Anything other than normal may require adding or removing shims. There is a procedure to measure the proper alignment between the ring gear and the starter drive gear but it can be rather difficult to accomplish. I've always had good luck using the sound it makes as a guide. Unless you are deaf, you will know if it doesn't sound right.
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Will a starter without shims work in a 1989 Royal eighty eight Oldsmobile?
It is very possible. When engaging the starter it should sound perfectly normal. Anything other than normal may require adding or removing shims. There is a procedure to measure the proper alignment between the ring gear and the starter drive gear but it can be rather difficult to accomplish. I've always had good luck using the sound it makes as a guide. Unless you are deaf, you will know if it doesn't sound right.
How do you install shims on 1991 Chevy s 10 starter?
Do not install the shims. Your starter should work fine.
Where are the shims on the starter for a 1994 Nissan Quest.?
between the starter and what it is bolted to
Do you need shims when replacing starter on a 1996 Isuzu trooper?
If it has shims now and you buy an OEM replacement starter, then use the shims. If it does not have shims then you will not need them. Replace the starter with an exactly duplicate, installed exactly as the original. If in doubt measure the distance from the mounting plate face to the end of the drive gear shaft and make sure that distance in the same on the replacement starter.
Where to buy starter shims for 2002 ford escort?
You should be able to buy starter shims at any auto parts outlet. If not their you could get them at the dealers parts department.
Are shims required on a 305 marine engine starter?
Check the backlash between the starter drive and the ring gear after installation. If it's too tight, use shims.
How to get the starter out of a 1995 Chevy Camaro?
Disconnect battery. Then the electrical connection on the starter solenoid. Remove the starter bolts and the starter. Note the location of the spacer shims. Installation is the reverse. Don't forget the spacers shims or you will get noise when starting the vehicle.
Does a G20 Chevy van have shims?
There are several shims that could be used such as starter shims (for adjusting drive gear to ring gear), caster/camber shims (for front end alignment), body shims (for aligning body panels),
What does a shim do for a starter?
Shims bring the starter closer or further from the ring gear for proper alignment.
When installing a new starter should the original spacer shims be discarded?
No, you should get new shims from wherever you got the new starter, but if not, make sure they go back into the same position they where. New shims, make sure they are the same thickness as the old ones.
What will the starter do if you need shims?
The starter drive gear will be too close to the flywheel, causing a grinding noise when the starter is engaged.
How do you change a starter on a 1989 Oldsmobile Regency 98?
disconect the battery jack up car take converter shield off 5 bolts then lossen 2 bolt holding starter diconect wires note them then reverse putting back in but note if there is shims
