Do I need to shim my starter?

You need to use a shim to avoid noises that the starter emits. There may be the many reasons for the starter noise including the starter may be too far or too close to flywheel teeth, loose mounting bolts and much more. But sometimes the starters require shims to keep the drive gear away from the flex tape gear.

What happens if the starter is too close to the flywheel?

Typically, a new starter will make noise when it’s positioned too close to the ring gear on the flexplate or flywheel. Installing thin, steel shims between the block and starter is the method to eliminate the noise. Another problem that may cause starter noise is an out-of-round flexplate.

Do all starters need shims?

Are powermaster starters any good?

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat small and light starter! After buying a cheaper mini-starter that wouldn’t work, I purchased the Powermaster 9100. The starter is half the size of the other brand and provides plenty of header clearance. Turns over quickly on a sbc 350 with 10.1:1 compression with a standard 800cca battery.

How much can I shim a starter?

Note: Do not use more than 3 shims on either side. When installing replacement starter motor: DO NOT use an impact gun or breaker bar to tighten bolts!

How do you know if you need starter shims?

If you start your car without a shim, your car may sound like starter cranks and loud sound. You need to use a shim to avoid noises that the starter emits. There may be the many reasons for the starter noise including the starter may be too far or too close to flywheel teeth, loose mounting bolts and much more.

What should clearance be on Powermaster starter pinion?

There should be a 0.020” to 0.035” clearance measured from the valley of the starter pinion to the tip of the ring gear tooth. (NOTE: A #1 standard paper clip is usually about 0.035” in diameter and makes an easy tool.) Check clear- ance at least three places on the ring gear.

Why does my Powermaster starter make a high pitched whine?

If the starter makes a high pitched whine during cranking the pinion to ring gear engagement is too great. If the starter makes a high pitched whine after cranking as the button or key is released, the clearance is too small. The cables and connectors themselves should be checked for voltage drop with a voltmeter.

What are the numbers on a Powermaster starter?

Currently this includes part numbers 9000, 9004, 3500, 9102, 9132, 9142, and 9152. Simply remove the socket cap bolts securing the mounting block to the front of the starter and rotate it to another setting. Powermaster starters 9000, 9004, and 3500 are made to mount on either side of the engine.

What kind of wire do you need for Powermaster switch?

[4]ATTACH BATTERY CABLE AND SWITCH WIRE. The switch wire should be capable of handling 15A, typically a 14AWG wire. The battery cable must be the proper size for the length of the cable (see chart). All connections should be clean and tight and terminals should be soldered if possible.