need help quick! starter...

[colbystephens]

hey guys.

i'm trying to leave for a camping trip and i'm swapping a 6.5 diesel starter into my 6.2. everything is hooked up and ready to go. when i hit the starter, the truck fires up but the starter doesn't dis-engage, and it just spins with the engine. is it possible that the re-manned 6.5 starter is messed up? any other thoughts/input??

thanks!!

 

[HarryH3]

Did you check for clearance between the starter teeth and the flywheel? (NOTE: Do NOT check this with the battery connected, as you can connect the power to the motor when you manually extend the starter gear).

You can install shims between the starter and block to get the gap correct. You should be able to insert the end of a standard paper clip between a "point" of the starter gear and the mating "valley" of the flywheel when it's set right.

 

[big dan]

does the solenoid unbolt from the housing like a gas motors does? if so make sure the bolts are tight. I had one loosen up on my and there was no pressure to pull the starter gear back.

 

[colbystephens]

I put two shims in, still have the problem, how many shims can I use?

 

[resurrected_jimmy]

you can add more shims if the starter is still too deep on the flywheel.... 4-6 shims isn't out if the question if necessary to get the proper gap