Starter motors
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===Adjustment=== | ===Adjustment=== | ||
+ | A noisy starter may be because the gears are meshing too close. The use of shims reduces the noise by increasing the distance between the gears. | ||
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When using shims you need to have 1/8" clearance, a 1/8" drill bit or allen wrench works well for this. | When using shims you need to have 1/8" clearance, a 1/8" drill bit or allen wrench works well for this. | ||
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+ | A page on how and why to use shims is [[Media:Delco_remy_starter_shim_bulletin_tbstr01-2.pdf|'''here''']]. | ||
==GM starter solenoid== | ==GM starter solenoid== |