Starter going bad

[warp9.9]

OP may have meant brushes as I can't think of a single thing on the starter motor that would require shimming - sounds DODGY.
Below is a pick of brush set.

The above is an after photo as I soaked it in vinegar and water for a week.
Below is the before shot (was submerged in water with battery connected)

Could be he shimmed/adjusted the contacts between the motor and the solenoid? As they do get arced up a bit. Let me check and see if I have any pictures on my computer.

If you decide to do the starter motor mod looks at these contacts and the ones in the starter and use the best. But I can see and remember the slop in the holes the contacts bolt in and the ability to adjust the contact surface even rotational.

 

[barbagris]

Shimming either brushes or solenoid contacts - is bit of a bodge job.

Replace them . They're cheap.

My you had photos - there's a shock.

 

[mully95]

Can anyone find/show the OP the information on the upgraded starter... which part number? I can't find it.

You need a new "upgraded" starter and larger positive and negative cables. This will have you back in business and it will better than it was before.


I don't do mechanic work for a living ...... but I did sleep at The Holiday Inn last night.

 

[EasTexRIII]

Oh .... I thought his starter was junk because it was noisy. Why in the heck would the dealer "shim up" his starter in the first place? Sounds like a shade tree mechanic to me.

If it was power flow what the heck is the shims for?

No shat!my thoughts zackly

 

[warp9.9]

Can anyone find/show the OP the information on the upgraded starter... which part number? I can't find it.

You need a new "upgraded" starter and larger positive and negative cables. This will have you back in business and it will better than it was before.


I don't do mechanic work for a living ...... but I did sleep at The Holiday Inn last night.

 

[mully95]

Thanks a ton warp!

RockAuto has it for $69 + shipping.

 

[Ozarksflyfisher]

Geez, I was about to pay $459 for a used one on flea bay. I'll get onto these suggestions. Thanks you all. Never did understand what they meant by "shimming it", but it made it work better a while..

 

[Ozarksflyfisher]

This is what advance auto parts shows for that sku number. Is it correct? I can't find that tough1ne.
CARQUEST Starter - Remanufactured 17774S: Advance Auto Parts

 

[Ozarksflyfisher]

Shimming either brushes or solenoid contacts - is bit of a bodge job.

Replace them . They're cheap.

My you had photos - there's a shock.

What size should the new cables be, and lengths?

 

[warp9.9]

What size should the new cables be, and lengths?

I'm not sure its been a while but all I did was take my cables to a local shop told them I want thicker gauge and about 3 inches longer because of the added stiffness.