Shimming Starter

[camino70]

When installing a new starter, how do you tell when and how many shims are required?

TIA.

Ron

 

[turbosam6]

Haven't seen a buick v6 need the starter shimmed before. At least on the few I've worked on.

 

[Reaper]

i had to shim my starter. wwhen you get the stater you normally get a little round gauge. place that between the flywheel and the starter gear if its less or more then it needs to be shimmed.



Dathan

 

[camino70]

I did not receive a round gauge test the distance, is there another way?

Thanks.

 

[Red Regal T]

Are you having a problem? Most times shims are not needed.

 

[camino70]

No problems, just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything I should be doing... I don't want to cause a premature death.