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Re: mini-starter woes.. [Re: mikemee1331] #1666050
09/01/14 11:44 PM
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I wouldnt want to cut the snout - i think it may weaken
It . Maybe not. I guess 30 thou wont hurt but definitely
A shim helped me with mp block

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Re: mini-starter woes.. [Re: sogtx] #1666051
09/02/14 02:06 AM
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That's why I hate this new crap. I guess I better pull the bellhousing off and pull mine out the back so I can grind the little beauty. Glad I didn't lift the trans in today. I shoved mine in by hand and it went in nice but I don't like taking chances. First time I've used one of these silly little starters ever. I always use the best original old style I can find but I'm starting to run out of good ones.

Sheldon

Re: mini-starter woes.. [Re: RUNCHARGER] #1666052
09/02/14 05:49 AM
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First time I've used one of these silly little starters ever.




Only way to go unless yer goin' fer OEM gold...

I've run a mini w/heat shield for 20 years with no issues...

And that's captured around tubes de la Hookeare...


Like Mike mentioned, POS stud can be tight, but beyond that, I'd never go back to OEM...

Which wasn't gonna fly with the Hooker's anyway...

Re: mini-starter woes.. [Re: mikemee1331] #1666053
09/02/14 04:37 PM
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Ma never used a shim.that is basicaly a cover to keep crap out of the bell area.Ive run without them since the 60s and never had a problem.Most problems are caused by not having the starter seated correctly.Oh my mini in a 12.5 440 has been in for at least 15 years.Still cranks like a /6.Rocky


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Re: mini-starter woes.. [Re: therocks] #1666054
09/02/14 05:37 PM
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I am starting to think my new torque converter's ring gear total diameter isn't up to snuff........


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'69 Charger 500 440 - 4speed - 3.54 Dana
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Re: mini-starter woes.. [Re: therocks] #1666055
09/02/14 07:42 PM
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Ma never used a shim.that is basicaly a cover to keep crap out of the bell area.Ive run without them since the 60s and never had a problem.Most problems are caused by not having the starter seated correctly.Oh my mini in a 12.5 440 has been in for at least 15 years.Still cranks like a /6.Rocky




Rocky, I not advocating shims or grinding. just answering his questions. there is 'something' not straight or he's using the wrong mini-starter based on all I've read. I still use the good old fashion 200 lb pain in the rump stock one. why? cause I've got a lifetime warranty from National Auto from 25 years ago and someday, someday I will get to cash it in!

Re: mini-starter woes.. [Re: mikemee1331] #1666056
09/03/14 01:41 AM
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Well, I made a shim for mine and I think I can wiggle it out without taking off the bellhousing/ Of course the wrench is too long to make a turn between the Hooker header and the T-bar. Didn't want to cut one of my good home wrenches so I'll cut one of the wrenches down from work tomorrow. I'll look at the mini and see if I can grind some off of it to facilitate a socket. Hopefully if I go through all of this I'll never have to pull the lil devil ever again.

Sheldon

Re: mini-starter woes.. [Re: RUNCHARGER] #1666057
09/07/14 05:24 AM
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I had a 2500 stall converter in a stroker RR, the teeth didn't engage very well the converter,It had bolts the same size as the crank bolts and as such the welded nuts were thicker on the converter, I took the converter back to Hughes in Phoenix, they welded the ring gear 1/4 of a inch forward towards the back of the engine,never had a problem with the starter again,not sure if this is your problem, but it solved mine

Re: mini-starter woes.. [Re: jose jones] #1666058
09/15/14 11:18 PM
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So how did it go ?

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