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08-08-2008, 05:39 AM
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 | weird starter noises Have a 1989 chevrolet k-1500 4.3L. Starter went on it the other day. I removed the old one and installed the new one I got. I started it up and it started fine, but there is this pinging/knocking sound coming from it. It was worst the first time i started it, but seems to be getting better the more i use it. I'm thinking maybe a piece of dirt got caught in there or something. any ideas? |
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08-08-2008, 06:02 AM
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 | did the old one have any shims on it. it could not be disingauging all the way and the sound you hear are the teeth grinding away and coming looose. |
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08-08-2008, 06:19 AM
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| no, the old one had no shims on it. |
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08-08-2008, 06:58 AM
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| you might have to add shims to it.
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08-08-2008, 07:01 AM
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| how do you know whether or not you need shims? A buddy of mine who has a truck similar to mine put shims on his and it ended up killing the starter after awhile ( i think he put them on wrong). The old starter I had on it had no shims |
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08-08-2008, 07:12 AM
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| did you check the clearance when you put the new starter in? here is a pic of how to do it. 
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08-08-2008, 08:32 AM
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| thanks for the diagram. Even if it isnt shimmed, whats the worst that can happen? The starter will go bad and need replaceD? |
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08-08-2008, 09:00 AM
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| yeah thats the worst thing that can happen
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08-08-2008, 09:22 AM
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| oh well, its under warranty so the **** with it! lol |
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08-08-2008, 10:15 AM
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| Unless you damage the teeth on the flywheel....then it gets expensive! |
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