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Old 09-17-2017, 10:56 AM   #527
UGAK5
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5

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Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive View Post
Now my starter pinion is not disengaging from the flywheel and it won't crank over. Seems like it's under to much weight. I keep adding shims and this hasn't helped with the clearance. I've used as much as 1/16" + (2) 1/32" shims and no luck.. Man this is starting to get frustrating. I'm on the goaline and can't punch her in.
What starter do you have?

I used the PowerMaster, and I know it said not to crank for more than 30 or so seconds at a time or it could damage the solenoid. Any chance you burned that up?
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