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Thank you for all the help and advice. Reinstalled the starter (without shims) last night. Charged batteries this evening. Fired right up strong and proud on the first try. Back on the warpath now. For my first ever vehicle repair attempt, I couldn't be happier with the results.

since you already have the starter off, check the flywheel to see if the teeth are worn down. If the flywheel looks good, and the starter is good. I have no idea. You sure the starter is getting enough juice?

Thanks for the input. I had the starter tested today and it is working as designed. However, the tech noticed that there were clear dirt marks outlining the shims that had been in place until I removed the starter. He then pointed out the large letters stamped onto the crown of the starter...

Got down to fixing my 1986 m1009 this weekend. Chased down all the electrical gremlins. Tried to start her up and got a loud, fast-paced continuous clicking. Figured it was the starter grinding on the flywheel. I was almost certain I needed to replace the starter anyway, so I took off the...