Starter problems

JasonNC
JasonNC Expert Adviser
edited November -1 in HUDSON
The starter on my Commodore keeps working loose after I drive it for a while. I tighten it up and it lasts for maybe two or three cruises and then I'm afraid to cut it off for fear the bendix won't mesh with the flywheel. Is there a solution that does not require taking the transmission out?
Jason

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    You have a big problem. Someone took the trans out and lost the 2 special shouldered bolts that fit between bell housing and motor plate. That is why your starter keeps coming loose. A straight thru bolt will not work. Contact Jason at albrights for these 2 special bolts. Have to remove the trans to install them. Walt.
  • JasonNC
    JasonNC Expert Adviser
    Actually Walt, I replaced those two bolts about five years ago with the correct ones that I got from Dave Kostanek. I think the bell housing on that overdrive transmission is messed up. If I have to take that heavy overdrive out one more time, then I'm going to put the smaller standard transmission back on the car that it came with.
    Jason
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    Try fitting star washers under the nuts, and torque to 45 lbs. Both sides.
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    edited December 2010

    This is a "shade tree fix". Seems to help keep the starter from moving around during the cranking.
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