Topic: starter to ring gear clearance

[bhoulis]

How much clearance should there be between the starter drive gear and the ring gear. When I measure from the starter mounting surface, the plate between the block and bellhousing, to the front side of the ring gear I get 11/16". On the starter I have, the drive gear protrudes 3/4" from the starters mounting surface. That's only 1/16" clearance at best. Seems a little close. Any thoughts??

Brian

[Bob Gaines]

How much clearance should there be between the starter drive gear and the ring gear. When I measure from the starter mounting surface, the plate between the block and bellhousing, to the front side of the ring gear I get 11/16". On the starter I have, the drive gear protrudes 3/4" from the starters mounting surface. That's only 1/16" clearance at best. Seems a little close. Any thoughts??

Brian

As has been preached before you need to include the year (67 or 68) and engine (6,289/302 or 390/428) you are working on for the most accurate answer.

[bhoulis]

Sorry. 67, 289. Manual, with aftermarket flywheel. Ram 157 tooth, stock replacement type, bought through NPD.