Starter shims

[Ironmike]

Thought I'd check starter fit today, since I'm using a Quicktime bellhousing and new flywheeel. Darned if I didn't notice the starter gear is actually touching the flywheel. Not by much but too close.
What can I use to shim my starter (toward the front of car), and how much clearance should I have.

I though Mopar starters never needed shimming

 

[67Dart273]

You mean it's touching when "at rest?" I'd be for checking some stuff.

1---I have no idea of Quicktime's QC, if you'd said Lakewood, I'd be immediately suspect

2---Any chance the ring gear has moved or isn't seated on the flywheel?

3---How about the starter internal? If this is at rest, is there parts worn that is preventing the drive gear from retracting? Worn fork? Bad/ broken spring?

 

[Ironmike]

Yep. Touching. Not by much.
The flywheel is a brand new Centerforce. Looked good upon install.
The starter worked last fall with the old motor.

I'm thinkin' the ring gear is installed slightly forward on the C-force flywheel as opposed to the factory wheel. I meant to check it today, but ran into way worse issues....

Quicktime's QC is unknown to me too. I can tell you that thing was almost perfect as far as concentricity to the engine.

I plan to order a new starter and see how fit is from there. If it's the same I guess I'll make a .050 shim from sheet metal.