5.7 L TBI Starter Install

[89Suburban]

Finally got this thing out, time to take a look at her.

 

[89Suburban]

I removed the heat shield to install on the new starter, all 7/16" socket.

 

[89Suburban]

Threw it in a bucket with some gloves and off to Auto Zone for a new one. Took the old starter off to bring with me because you like to match the parts and also the core charge is $15.00. Lifetime rebuilt starter was $45 plus the core. Brought the bucket for easy transport and they usuaally keep the box from the new starter to put the core into. Got the new one on the bucket and headed back to the ranch.

 

[89Suburban]

I'll have to continue this tomorrow, running out of time tonight. This look sexy or what? Hope you guys enjoyed the pics.

 

[Old77]

Nothing like TBI starter replacement p0rn!!!

 

[davbell22602]

This statement isnt coming from me even though I think its a bunch of ****.

This what my buddy told me "All GM starters have to be shimmed"?

 

[Old77]

This statement isnt coming from me even though I think its a bunch of ****.

This what my buddy told me "All GM starters have to be shimmed"?

Complete dog crap! I've replaced a few starters in my time (all GM's) and never shimmed a one of them!

 

[89Suburban]

I followed the directions on the install for measuring and I didn't need to shim after all, lol.

I could have had this done in half the time, lol.

 

[Swims350]

the solenoid bolt/nut for the small wire is usually 1/4 socket. I saw you had trouble figureing out a size, but over the years it's hard to say what ppl throw on.

FYI, the old starters like for an 85 monte carlo, 76 c10 and 84 c10, as well as my 88 k1500, all the same starter, staggered bolt pattern, same long length bolts.

I only had to shim one starter in my life, and only removed one starter with shims. I left them out on that one, but on the monte carlo I had to shim it. it made noise so I shimmed it, was alot quieter then.

 

[CknightK10]

My starter went out the other day, but I had another one out of my 84 with an 87 tbi motor. I didnt have to remove anything but my knock sensor wire... just because it was in the way. I dropped the old one out and put the new one in, in literally 5 minutes.

 

[Manbearpig]

I need a nice gear reduction starter like that

 

[89Suburban]

My starter went out the other day, but I had another one out of my 84 with an 87 tbi motor. I didnt have to remove anything but my knock sensor wire... just because it was in the way. I dropped the old one out and put the new one in, in literally 5 minutes.

Dude, your avatar is creepin man.

 

[89Suburban]

Ok, back to work here. When I got the starter I got one of those reward zone cards. Every $20+ you spned a trip, you get a point. 5 points gives you $20 of play money.

 

[89Suburban]

Ok got the new starter and shim kit...

 

[89Suburban]

Going to install the heat shield the stock bolt seems to be too short.