I have a couple thoughts as well...

Is the sheet metal clutch shield installed between the starter and bell housing? That's a big shim...

Are the starter, bell housing and ring gear all a matched set (were they all made for 168 tooth ring gear)?

Mike B smile


Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1984 Jeep CJ7
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Silver Spring, MD