GM Mini Starter on GM 383 hitting flywheel

[PhillipM]

So I went to replace my aluminum flywheel with a steel unit. Now my GM Mini Starter is hitting the flywheel. I need a couple more of those round shims. Does any know where to get them? I found some tilton ones at summit that look close but I'm not sure if they are exact? Help!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TIL-54-012/

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/til54012_w-1.jpg

[kryptik]

When I was building my '70 I had to do a wild goose chase to get a hold of the original manufacturer of the starter. After calling from one place to another I was able to get their number, should be able to order new shims no problem. I will get you the # tomorrow/later today.

[Vegas69]

Is the flywheel on the right way?

[PhillipM]

When I was building my '70 I had to do a wild goose chase to get a hold of the original manufacturer of the starter. After calling from one place to another I was able to get their number, should be able to order new shims no problem. I will get you the # tomorrow/later today.

That would be awesome!!! Thanks

[PhillipM]

Is the flywheel on the right way?

I laughed at first but I could see someone doing that... Yeah, it's on the right way. What is rediculous is that this is the 3rd flywheel that has been on the car and I have never had this problem in the past. I even had my parts guy pull another one and it also didn't fit. Before this I had a GM flywheel and then a RAM aluminum wheel. Neither of those had an issue. Lame.

[Vegas69]

What about a different flywheel for different year cranks? I've had to shim my gm mini starter between engines but only adding one shim and removing.

[PhillipM]

This is on a 1 piece rear main GM 383.

14088648

14" Standard Steel Flywheel.


This should be the right one correct?

[kryptik]

Should work fine that starter is highly adjustable and works with 153 and 168 tooth flywheels (as per manual). I have a 1 piece zz383 w/ flywheel and the starter works great with it.

The direct Manufacturer phone # is 1-800-521-1005

[PhillipM]

Great, tahnks Matthew!