shim starter or not

[burt ragio]

My starter is on its way out. I ordered a new one from Rock Auto. Bought a Motor Craft. Is it really necessary to mark gear teeth to veiw contact pattern. Then install start a few times then pull & re check contact pattern. Or can I just bolt it up & forget about it ?

[fastblackmerc]

My starter is on its way out. I ordered a new one from Rock Auto. Bought a Motor Craft. Is it really necessary to mark gear teeth to veiw contact pattern. Then install start a few times then pull & re check contact pattern. Or can I just bolt it up & forget about it ?

Should be able to bolt it in and use it.

[larryo340]

^^^^^
I agree....never heard of shimming a Ford starter.

[burt ragio]

I was under the same impression just plug & play. Is checking for starter shim adjustment old school ?

[MM2004]

I was under the same impression just plug & play. Is checking for starter shim adjustment old school ?

Not once, have I "adjusted" a starter even back in the old days.

;)

Mike.

[fastblackmerc]

Not once, have I "adjusted" a starter even back in the old days.

;)

Mike.

Same here... factory trained FORD tech for 10 years.... never did for any Ford, Lincoln or Merc. Plenty of chebbies tho....

[GreekGod]

Common on GM

[GODFATHER]

did a few chevys back in the day lol the starters came with shims :(