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Topic: Engine won't turn over ???

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Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/9/12 7:41am Message 11 of 27
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
Can you see if it will engage to the flywheel manualy, most of mine have had to be shimed.
Is it a compact high torque style or original?
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Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/9/12 7:49am Message 12 of 27
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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
Original style, from Advance Auto.
I did not shim it when i put it on.
I was just talking to my neighbor a few minutes ago and that is one of the plans we are going to try.
We will also try turning the engine over by hand to see if that might engage  the teeth better.? Along with beating the starter. (did i say beating??? thats what i want to do !!!!)
Any other suggestions will be helpful.
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Joe



Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/9/12 8:01am Message 13 of 27
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Vette(s): 1969 daytona conv. all original 350 350 380 4 sp w/air..and hard top
Might want to try a shim kit or a real starter...I don't have much faith in much electrical parts from there..



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Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/9/12 8:22am Message 14 of 27
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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
Rich,
I'm going to try the shim first.
I really dont want to have to buy another starter, but if i have to i will.
Recomendations on what to buy if i do need one?
Joe



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Posted: 3/9/12 8:35am Message 15 of 27
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I guess it depends on how much compression you put in that motor...I would like to see a high torque mini starter on it but they are expensive...but work...I've had ones from where you got yours and did several before I got one that worked for more than a month..or at all..



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Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/9/12 9:06am Message 16 of 27
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Vette(s): 68 COUPE 454 HAS MOTION HOOD SCOOP, REVERSED GILLS ZL-1 FENDER FLARES AND MOTION REAR SPOILER, LEMAN'S GAS CAP, BUCKET HEADLIGHTS. CAN-AM FRONT RACING SPOILER. CHROME HOOKER HEADERS AND SIDE PIPES! 4 SPEED M20, LOOKS FAST STANDING STILL !!
do you know the brand, where you got it from?
If i do have to buy one i would try to get it locally in Rochester ny.
I dont want to order one if i dont have to.
Are the ProForm high tourqe any good?
Joe
 



Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/9/12 9:14am Message 17 of 27
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Vette(s): 1969 daytona conv. all original 350 350 380 4 sp w/air..and hard top
I'm not to big on which brand...but look for one with 2 HP output...a local speed shop should be able to help out...not sure if advance sells one too...it won't be one of their rebuilt ones either if they have one available..shouldn't be that hard to find..I know Eastwood makes a good one though.



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Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/9/12 10:26am Message 18 of 27
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
The one on my 383 stroker is a powermaster from summit racing.
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Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/9/12 11:22am Message 19 of 27
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Vette(s): 1974 Coupe 358ci 4 speed Black w/Medium Saddle interior w/79 custom leather seats. . 1999 C5 Convertible, 6 speed, Atomic orange, Oak interior.
Installed a mini high torque starter in my small block...solved my starting problems. I agree with Ebo, check Summit, that's where I bought mine too.


   

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Re: Engine won't turn over ???

Posted: 3/9/12 7:03pm Message 20 of 27
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As my brothers mentioned, Powermaster is the way to go. You need to only engage the solinoid part to check the movement of the gear meshing into your flywheel. I had to shim mine to get the proper fitment.

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