Truck wont start. Should I put more shims or what?

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Asked by Amanda Aug 24, 2017 at 02:26 PM about the 1991 GMC Sierra 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Replaced the starter and it worked fine for a day but now it makes a grinding sound and wont turn over. It also has a few shims on it already.

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beatupchevy answered 6 years ago

make sure the batt. terminals are clean and tight as well as any other electric connections and were the starter grounds to the motor , , what ever shims came off should go back on ,

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Amanda answered 6 years ago

No its a new battery. The shims that came off went right back on and its still doing it. It will work a couple of times then right back to not starting.

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Guru9FSV8 answered 6 years ago

Sounds like wiring, solenoid or relay is weak. Check connections like other user suggested. On the relay you have to check resistance also not just "clicking"

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beatupchevy answered 6 years ago

some rebuilds are junk out of the box , try to buy quality parts , it's not always practical though

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