4.3 new starter old bolts big problems

[lovetheyz]

Ok here we go. 89 sunbinrd with a mercruiser 4.3. Old starter was fried. Got a new one and the original bolts do not pull it up tight. I pretty much have about all of the scored part under the threads showing and the starter has slop in it.

With this being said......what is a good starting point for amount of shims to put in??? Ive tried stackeing a few washers and gotten close but still no dice. Any help would be appreciated thanks

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Don't shim the starter, Shorten the bolts,....

 

[lovetheyz]

Thanks for the quick reply. So the starter should be tight on the block?

 

[Bondo]

yes

 

[Alumarine]

Is it the same kind of starter?
If it's the newer smaller style they often need shorter bolts.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Is it the same kind of starter?
If it's the newer smaller style they often need shorter bolts.

What he said

 

[lovetheyz]

Thanks guys think i have it figured out

 

[Alumarine]

Great, what was the solution in case it helps someone else?

 

[Bt Doctur]

The only soluti0on is to use the correct bolts ,If you do add anything to the bolt use a solid piece not a bunch of washers