When was the first self starter car made?
It was way back in 1912 when Charles Kettering developed the first electric self-starter. This new-fangled engine starter made it easy for men and women alike to start their horseless carriage, and would signal the end to hand cranking the engine to get your car running.
How much clearance do you need for a starter?
We can’t talk about starter mounting, and not mention shims. Sometimes, you will need to use a shim to give the proper clearance between the starter drive gear and the flywheel/flexplate ring gear. A rule of thumb is that there should be .030-inch of clearance between the gears when the starter is engaged.
What kind of engine starter do I Need?
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How big is the nose cone on a Chevy starter?
Most blocks come predrilled for use with either starter, which can lead to confusion. If your car is equipped with a 12 3/4-inch flywheel with 153 teeth, the nose cone will have two attachment bolt holes across from each other.
Can a block mounted starter be used as a starter?
When using a block-mounted starter, it wise to use the special, knurled starter bolts to correctly position the starter. Using incorrect starter bolts is a leading cause of noisy starters. Installation procedure of the bolts is also important.
Why is my Chevy starter not working properly?
If the starter emits a high-pitched whine as the engine is turning over, more clearance is required. Add shims. If the starter growls and the engine doesn’t turn over easily, the gap between the starter drive gear and the ring gear could be too tight. In this instance, shim the starter.
Can you use a serial number on an Ingersoll Watch?
The “gold book” listing for Ingersoll watches carries a serial number chart with similar numbering to what Adam has posted, but carries a note at the bottom that the chart can ONLY be used to date dollar-type watches and not jeweled lever watches. Therefore, the dating chart would not apply to the watch in question.