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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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i put a flat-o-matic behind my 239 and that works great but my starter stays a little engaged. I've tried just about everything i can think of even got the newer style bendex but it wont even fit in there. At this point i really don't have 200 bucks for a new starter. anyone got a fix?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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Did you try to shim it?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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thought about it except the flathead starter pulls the drive into the flexplate not push so if i shim it will move the gear closer to flex plate not further
 
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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Is the starter shaft parallel to the crank? If it's just binding, shimming one side could allow it to clear. If it's truly too short, then the starter gear/shaft is just built bad from the start, no? Maybe an expert will chime in.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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The flat o matic install instructions mention the starter issue. Flat-o Products, Inc.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 10:19 PM
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That's pretty clear. Thanks for chiming in.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 11:17 PM
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Easy solution (no pulling the engine or trans) -- buy a gear-reduction starter. They hit the ring gear from the front, and never hang up.
 
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step 4 in the instructions mentions this possibility right, not saying this is your issue.
 
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thanks guys it looks like it's between the new kitchen faucet or a starter im voting on the starter but not really sure i get a vote in these things
 
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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Just wondering if you could slide the drive a little on the starter shaft to take care of it ? That is if it is the clearance issue.

I don't have one to look at but maybe swap a spacer or even machine the gear some? All depends on how much it's hanging.

I'm cheap!!
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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i'm the cheapest but after fighting this thing for 2 years i broke down a bought a mini starter should be here tomarrow
 
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