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I have a 55 Chevy wagon that I installed a Mildly Modified 350. My problem is when I start the car I am embarrassed by all the noise. The starter noise is awful. I bought a new starter, made no difference. Shimmed it to specs and then expermented, made no difference. I’m guessing the only thing left is the ring gear. Although it sure doesn’t look bad or I don’t know what to look for. Any help sure would be appreciated.
Ron
Take a look at the ring gear where the starter drive meshes with the teeth,,,,look for offsett mesh,,,,,also look at the starter drive gear,,,inspect it for signs of offset also.
Finally get a look at the flex plate if it's an automatic,,and look for loose bolts,,and cracks in the flex plate.
Repair accordingly
Good Luck
http://www.carcraft.com/howto/2988/index3.html go to this site it will help you with your starter problem... take your starter back off in make sure that the outter starter bolt hole isnt crack that was my problem on my new 406 block was junk it couldnt be fix
http://www.marinemechanic.com/site/page169.html hope this helps