Nikki,
If you haven't received the dimensions from another lister, I will remove mine
and
provide you with the details. Off the top of my head, the spacer is probably
5/8"
in thickness -- you'd notice it on the garage floor.
Best regards,
Ed Hamilton
Nikki MW1 wrote:
> Hello listers,
> Its me again. I have a 1980 spitfire. I replaced the starter as most replies
> had stated to do (The bendix was shot). However when I had finished putting
> the new one in all I would get is a click. Tried jumping a cable direct to
> starter still nothing (but sparks). Took out new starter and tried directly
> connecting to battery and it spins. Starter ok? Someone had suggested that
> the is a spacer missing. A look at the spot where the starter mounts and it
> looks like a gasket should be there. Is that the telltale signs that I'm
> missing the spacer? The old starter is already gone so I don't have anyway to
> tell if there was one on it before. Do any of you have one that you don't
> need. If so please email with details. Also if anyone can think of anything
> else I am forgeting please help
> TIA
> Nikki
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