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Old March 22nd, 2023, 9:00 PM
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I have a 1973 Chevy small block 350 that's having starter engagement issues. It'll engage for 4-5 cranks when I install a new starter then it will stop entirely. I do have a crack in the block at the far side bolt closest to the frame and I plan to drill it but the issue persisted before the crack. Any information would be helpful. (1970s k10 frame with a 1966 c20 body swapped on it)
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Originally Posted by The66k10
I have a 1973 Chevy small block 350 that's having starter engagement issues. It'll engage for 4-5 cranks when I install a new starter then it will stop entirely. I do have a crack in the block at the far side bolt closest to the frame and I plan to drill it but the issue persisted before the crack. Any information would be helpful. (1970s k10 frame with a 1966 c20 body swapped on it)
Pry bar, or large screwdriver with starter installed, move the bendix into the flywheel, check for proper engagement. It might need shimmed.
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Originally Posted by kevinkpk
Pry bar, or large screwdriver with starter installed, move the bendix into the flywheel, check for proper engagement. It might need shimmed.
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Shimming makes it worse
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