01-21-2008, 06:49 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: McKinney,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA GT #2077, 331 SBF, Webers, Gurney Eagle heads
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Tilton Starter Pinion Gap
Getting down to the last things before startup of new Keith 482. Measured the gap between the face of the block plate where the starter mounts and the ring gear on the flywheel. That measures .80". Subtracting the height of the pinion from the mounting face of the starter at .625" I get .175" versus Tilton's .140" max allowable 
Will call Tilton when they open up .. but know Rick Lake and others here may have faced this issue on their FE. The question .. is .035" loss of engagement too much in this case? The pinion moves .50" when it actuates. the flywheel gear is .40" thick. If you can follow my math .. .175" movement to get to the ring gear leaves .325" for engagement of the .40" gear versus Tilton spec of .360" minimum. Is that enough?
Whadaya think? Am I gonna damage my flywheel if I crank it? Or are the long term effects an issue?
Tech facts: Pond 427/482 Alum block, Lakewood 15210 BH and block plate, McLeod Alum flywheel, Tilton model 54-20013 Severe Duty Starter.
Thanks!
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