starter shimming

If its too tight the bendix will not return and your starter will stay engaged. If its too loose the teeth may break off. If it didn't have a shim chances are it wont need one.

It had shims with it (it's a reman) and a little rod to check the clearance.... I just ran out of time.

I may try to check it this weekend.

Thanks, Tom

I meant the original starter that you took out. If it didn't have a shim it won't need one.

Oh. The guys at AutoZone implied that since the reman process may have required machining on the mounting face a shim may be necessary.

I still haven't gotten around to checking it!