GT14 K321 Starter won't disengage flywheel.

[trowbri1 5]

Update: I put the new starter in my gt14 and it started right up, however, the gear from the starter wouldn't release from the flywheel once it was started. I turned it off quick so I wouldnt burn up the starter. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

 

Edited December 10, 2015 by trowbri1

[oldredrider 2,553]

Any big block starter (10-16hp) with the same mount will work. Count the teeth on the starter to be sure.

[trowbri1 5]

thanks. both have 10 teeth. Thanks for the response.

[953 nut 60,240]

    You came to the right place, lots of good folks here willing to help.

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[KC9KAS 4,744]

@trowbri1,

[trowbri1 5]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate it. I'm sure I'll have many questions along the way

[roadapples 6,983]

Nice Horse. And welcome to Red Square.

[953 nut 60,240]

On 12/8/2015 at 9:25 AM, trowbri1 said:

Update: I put the new starter in my gt14 and it started right up, however, the gear from the starter wouldn't release from the flywheel once it was started. I turned it off quick so I wouldnt burn up the starter. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

 

I am presuming the starter was tested off the engine and the starter drive worked satisfactorily. When you shut off the engine was the starter drive binding against the flywheel, if so you may have a bent mounting bracket and need to shim it to correct this.

[trowbri1 5]

Yes to both of your questions. Any recommendations on thickness of the shim to start with?

[953 nut 60,240]

It will be a bit of trial and error since we have no idea how far off it is, I would start by putting one washer on each bolt between the starter and the engine block and give it a try.

[trowbri1 5]

Thanks for your help. I'll let you know this weekend how it goes.