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The shims are use to keep the body of the starter pinion further "forward" (towards front of car) so it does not interfere with the flywheel when the starter is non operational. 289's had 147 or 153 tooth flywheels and you should not need any shims if the correct starter is being used. Will the starter actually engage? If not you may be using a starter intended for a different tooth count.
Do not use washers or you will be replacing the starter again.......
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As you slide down the Banister of Life, may the splinters never be pointing the wrong way 
Last edited by Rick Parker; 07-03-2008 at 11:02 PM..
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