About Mark Bisig Expertise I have been working on Chevrolets since 1979 and do all minor and major repair of these vehicles. I work at a large Chevrolet dealer. I can answer questions on engines, transmissions, drive-line, A/C, PCM, drivability. I will do my best to answer and get back to you fast.
Experience 26 years working at a car dealer
Education/Credentials Denver Automotive and diesel college
Mark wrote at 2007-03-27 22:11:51
I saw this problem with a 350. 4 starters later we found the block was cracked where the starter was mounted. It didn't cause a problem until the starter was under pressure.
Flannery wrote at 2007-07-31 01:49:00
I had a similar problem, but figured it out that the small block chevy engines (except the 400) used a 153 tooth flywheel, and the big block used a 168 tooth flywheel. I was using a small block starter, which wouldn't sync with the flywheel.
be ge wrote at 2007-12-14 00:14:40
this engines are noted for this. it requires adding shims to correct the problem. and some times shaving the starter to make the theeth mesh better. if the theeth are going to deep shimm. if not deep enough, shave the starter.old trick I learned from an old shade tree machenic.good luck Be-Ge.
Wildfyres wrote at 2008-01-20 19:10:47
Hi,
I can tell you that years ago I had a 71 chevy p/u, it came stock with a 402, had problems with that to. I put a 454 in it, and over the years torqued starters out of place and broke 10, or more, it takes so much torque to turn one over. One day I was looking in my original shop manual and saw this little bracket on the back of the starter that attached to the side of the block. I went to the dealership and asked them if they had this part, and they did, at the time this parts cost was about $2.00. Needless to say I never broke, another starter after that!
Hope this helps some people out!
Steve G wrote at 2008-02-03 17:00:34
I just wanted to add that, yes, sounds very much like you've got the wrong starter. I base my response on the fact that I'm a Chevy Shade-Tree Mechanic from back in the day when cars were factory-fast. Thanks, Steve.
