stater problems

[chris77k5]

I put a new stater in it cranks over a couple times then i hear a big chunk or it stater to crank normal then slows down like the battery is dead but its not what was the deal. please help

77 k5 400sb, edelbrock rpm, carter 625,4" rancho 3" body, 3.08 10bolt 12bolt 33-12.5 soon to be 4.56 and 35s bfg km

 

[chevyfumes]

battery maybe or the shims, did you shim it?

<font color=blue> I'd rather have a bottle in front of me, than a frontal lobotomy!

 

[chris77k5]

no i didnt shim it

77 k5 400sb, edelbrock rpm, carter 625,4" rancho 3" body, 3.08 10bolt 12bolt 33-12.5 soon to be 4.56 and 35s bfg km

 

[ricka]

Well, welcome to my day. I had *exact* the same problem
on my 400 small block K5. I lowered the starter, added a
shim across both bolts and reinstalled it. This solved the
problem. I'm not saying it was the shim. In fact, I kinda
think it was just taking it out and putting it back in. I believe
if you can actually install it a bit crooked if you aren't careful.
Two other thoughts:

- Do you still have the bracket that goes on the rear of the
starter attached? This helps stablize the starter.

- Make sure the bolts are torqued down to spec. Also, make
sure you have the standard GM starter bolts, which are special.

Hope that helps.

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Rick Anderson ([email protected])
Tektronix, Inc. Beaverton, OR 503-627-2630

 

[chris77k5]

thanks for the help

77 k5 400sb, edelbrock rpm, carter 625,4" rancho 3" body, 3.08 10bolt 12bolt 33-12.5 soon to be 4.56 and 35s bfg km

 

[chevyfumes]

LOL thats funny because I have a 74 and when I first bought it it only had one, yes one bolt holding the starter in and when I took it out and EZ outed the snapped bolt and installed the new bolt it sounded the same , 2 yrs. i finally shimmed it , it was easy and it only sounds marginally better and my flex plate is in good condition too, ya know what it is, good ole' GM starters...

<font color=blue> I'd rather have a bottle in front of me, than a frontal lobotomy!

 

[ricka]

I have considered getting an aftermarket torque starter. I don't think this
will solve any starting problems over the standard Delco GM unit, but they
are generally lighter and smaller (so farther away from the headers).

Since I'm gather data, any recommendations in this area? I've heard the
Mean Green ones are recommended. Rumor has it they are found on
the stock car circuit.

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Rick Anderson ([email protected])
Tektronix, Inc. Beaverton, OR 503-627-2630

 

[Storm Trooper]

My starter doesn't work so good anymore either

Guess I shouldn't have packed it full of Moab mud

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[Executioner]

a new stater ?
I think you mean Remanufactured/rebuilt !