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Old 09-21-2009, 09:29 AM   #5
toddtheodd
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Re: Remote solenoid install by pictures

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Originally Posted by landarts View Post
One more quick thought on the whole process I did above. When I removed the old starter it had two shims on the top side of the starter. So when I installed the new starter I re-installed those two shims. That caused the starter to make terrible noises. So I took the starter in and out at least four times shimming in different locations and quantities until it sounded right. Is there a right way to go about the shimming process of a starter?
When you get a new starter, it should come with a little bar that helps you shim it correctly.
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