From the sound my 69 automatic is making when I try to start it, the starter gear and the flex plate are no longer engaging.
Yes, I went out for a winter blast today and didn't get past Sam's Club gas station. Nice ride home in a big AAA flat bed tow truck.
My original starter, that came with the ZZ4 engine when I bought the car, died some time ago and I always meant to rebuild it for a backup. The new starter I put on is one of those compact hi-rev models. It's been reliable but started making wrong sounds a year ago. We checked it and it seemed OK. But its finally hit the no-start barrier.
I'm thinking I need to readjust the shims, or add one so the gears mesh better.
Or I can rebuild the old starter and reinstall it.
Which brings me to my next question: I keep seeing starter braces for sale, but mine never had one. Do I need one on a 350?
Oh boy, concrete is cold this time of year. Time to get those padded rubber things HFT sells.
Hey Adam! Ever tried to get HFT as a sponsor?
Thanks,
Jim
BTW This is in this forum because I couldn't decide whether starter problems go under electrical or engine.
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