What starter do i need for a chevy 350 small block?

I have an '84 Camaro and i just recently put a Chevy 350 small block in it. I also had a new starter put into it, and it grinds when i try and start it. Anyone know how to fix this? Do i need a new starter? What kind of starter?|||The Chevy starters need to be shimmed. There should have been some metallic shims that came with your new starter. If not you can ask the parts house for some. Start off with two shims sandwiched in between your starter and the block, you will see the bolt holes in the shims.|||they are all right about the shims, when you buy a starter it usually has the shims and a little rod tool that you use to measure the distance between the starter shaft and flywheel. do something about it soon or you will damage the starter and flywheel. it's easy to replace the starter, but a whole lot harder to replace the flywheel. good luck|||You might need shims to move the starter out from the bolts and closer to the flywheel gears.


You say you "had" a new starter put in. Doesn't the person who put the new starter in know what he did and didn't do, and is his work guaranteed?|||your grinding isnt a starter issue, its a shim issue, go to autozone and get some starter shims. that will solve your issues. put the thinnest shim in and thicker as needed. it comes in a kit.|||Chevrolet starters need shims between the starter and block or bell housing. anyone that works on Chevy's will have shims and they will probably give them to you.