I don't think you need shims for OEM style starters. I have owned and repaired lots of cars from this era and never had to shim a starter. AFAIK it is a more prevalent problem with, or might even be exclusive to those aftermarket mini-starters.
John Nasta -----Original Message----- My point, is that when the solenoid pulls in, it will push a pin in the center of the solenoid that makes a mechanical connection to energize the starter motor itself. Huh?
