1967 Chevy Camaro breaking starters

Tiny
SCRUFFY290
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  • 1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
I've had 3 starters break in the last 6 months. The timing is correct. It seams like I can't get the shims right but I don't know how to set them corectly. Also one of the mounting screws is bent a little but not much. I also wonder if it should have a rear mounting bracket. Mine does not.
Friday, July 17th, 2009 AT 7:17 PM

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Tiny
LOUT5369
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First get yourself some new bolts, any parts store will have them, that rear bracket you refer to is there for 2 reasons starter support and as a heat sink, they're nice to have. What shape is the flywheel in?When you shim the starter install starter with no shims, take an 1/8 inch drill bit and check drive clearance between drive and fly wheel start with thin shims. Good Luck, Lou
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 AT 10:52 AM

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