Questions & Answers for: Jeep shim a starter

...shim there. The starter is too close to the flywheel and is binding. I don't think that the problem is elsewhere. The only other problem could be a sticking starter solonoid. If I remember correctly ...

...problem: Turn key to start nothing no clicking nothing (battery ok) New solinoid came with 5 or 6 shims but no instructions. Old solinoid had no shims. Every now and then (8-10) attempts to start ...

...fifth starter could it be the fly wheel It could be the flywheel, but try putting different size shims in between the starter and engine.The starter might be a little to tight against the

...this because we went through this. If you have the original starter, compare. The starter was not shimmed correctly. On the 258 you must install the proper shims to give correct clearance of the

...shim the starter out some if it is in fact going to deep. You may have just bound it up when you installed it. You might go ahead and reinstall and see if it will start but if not buy the shims. That ...

...shim the starter on a 1989 Jeep Cherokee? Hi!! Disconnect battery negative cable, loosen the two starter fastening bolts, do not remove them completely, insert the shim between the starter and the ...

...starter require a shim? Replacement starter is leaving a 3/8 " gap when mounted. You likely don't need shims in fact that will make it worse.The replacement starter is likely a starter that will work ...

starter is sticking on 1996 jeep cherokee Try using shims between the starter and the mounting surface. Most people when they change starters forget that sometimes shims (which sometimes are included ...

...shim the starter. if after installation it grinds on the flywheel then you know it needs to be shimmed, most re-mans will come with a set of shims. hope this helps, and for the record most men who ...

...from relay to starter and now it starts but like b4 it will stay ingaged for like 1 to 2 min. needs shimmed or the bendix is bad in the starter and not allowing to release. most likely just needs ...