Starter shims on a 69

[Paul K.]

I need help in adjusting the starter on a 69 427/390 with shims. I don't know were to look for this info.Or if anyone could help me. Is there some tool?
#37278 Paul

[Terry M.]

Re: Starter shims on a 69

You will have to take the dust shield off if car has M40, if manual transmission forget it -- no access. Paper clip between the peak of a gear tooth and the root between two gear teeth. remove the solenoid to get the starter gear to engage the flywheel full time.
Alternately -- stuff a bunch of shims, 2 or 3, in there and see if it sounds OK. If good remove one shim at a time until it sounds bad, then add one back. Doing it by ear works for any transmission, and requires minimal work.

[Paul K.]

Re: Starter shims on a 69

Thanks for the info. It is a great place to learn about doing work on the cars we love
Paul Klemetson