Starter Motors

Starter Motors for chevy engines.
Most Chevrolet V8 petrol engines have flywheel ring gears with either 153 or 168 teeth. Staggered nose starters are generally, [not always] for 168 tooth ring gears, and straight are generally, [not always] for 153 tooth ring gears. These starters cannot be bolted straight on, they must always be checked first for depth of mesh, to see if shimming is required. This is explained on the next page. Incorrect shimming can cause a "broken nose". Always use the rear support stay, as this can help avoid a "broken nose", and it also provides a more positive earth. Some engines were fitted with a "metric" nosed starter starting around 1982. Check the following page for information on this nightmare!