Is this the right starter for my M1009 CUCV?

[GreesyBlazer43]

I just replaced the flex plate on my 86 M1009 CUCV and now I'm looking for the reason it got all chewed up. I am hoping some of you guys out there have looked at there starter more than they have cared to look at it and can tell me if the one I have on mine looks right. The teeth on the gear of the starter are angled, and that doesn't seem right because the teeth on the flex plate are straight??? Sounds like common sense, but I'm no auto engineer. Let me know what you think. I am putting it back together right now and don't want to put the wrong starter back on if it is the wrong one. Here are some pics. Thank You!

 

[edpdx]

Take it to a starter shop and have them take a look. Worse case is they rebuild it to fit, or sell you the 28MT starter you need. Then clean and sell (after testing) the old one on ebay for some relief on the cost of the right starter.

 

[PropDr]

The bevel on the end of the gear helps it mesh when the bendix part of the starter is pushed out engage the ring on the flex plate. Check the alignment and shim as necessary to acquire the proper clearances. Get the TM and read up if you don't understand what i mean.

 

[gringeltaube]

........................The teeth on the gear of the starter are angled, and that doesn't seem right because the teeth on the flex plate are straight???

Looks to be the right one, although it has seen better days......
Angled? If you mean helix cut, NO. Take a closer look and you will see that the pinion teeth are in fact straight cut. Only beveled to one side at their front tip, for the reason described above.

G.

 

[kassim503]

Starter shim instructions
This looks like a good way to see whats going on, but dont follow step #4 on the right side, you should always shim evenly, in the rare case you have to shim at all.

 

[porkysplace]

With a new flexplate I would at least change the starter drive in your starter so it doesn't chew up the new plate.

 

[hre513]

With a new flexplate I would at least change the starter drive in your starter so it doesn't chew up the new plate.

I was thinking the same thing. The starter gear in the pic looks a little chewed up. Also, make sure that starter support bracket is in place.

 

[GreesyBlazer43]

There is no bracket!!! Man I am glad you mentioned that!!! I bet that is atleast part of the reason the flexplate failed, and the starter teeth are chewed up. Its probebly flexing and moving as I start it!

I was thinking the same thing. The starter gear in the pic looks a little chewed up. Also, make sure that starter support bracket is in place.

 

[hre513]

There is no bracket!!! Man I am glad you mentioned that!!! I bet that is atleast part of the reason the flexplate failed, and the starter teeth are chewed up. Its probebly flexing and moving as I start it!

Even worse, it can break off starter bolts in the block and even break the block. DO NOT TRY STARTING ANYMORE UNTIL YOU GET A BRACKET! Glad you found your problem.

 

[GreesyBlazer43]

Thanks guys! Where do you think I could get a bracket?

 

[idM1028]

If you google Rare Electrical they should have electrical parts for CUCV's to include the 24V starters. Here's a thread on the brackets:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/57136-starter-bracket-gm-discontinued-once-stock-depleted.html
A google search seems to confirm these are still around and about $3/per.

 

[GreesyBlazer43]

Does anyone have a extra starter bracket and starter gear I can buy? I cant find these parts any where.

 

[4x4 Forever]

Does anyone have a extra starter bracket and starter gear I can buy? I cant find these parts any where.

NEW 24V STARTER MiLITARY VEHICLES 6.2L DIESEL ENGINE I paid 90 clams and shipping, or about 118 to the door.


and look at the post just above you for the bracket number, your GM dealer can get one for you. about 3 clams each.

 

[mikelee]

I can make you one if needed I have original to go by not much to it .

 

[GreesyBlazer43]

I can make you one if needed I have original to go by not much to it .

I tried making a couple my self but they cracked in the same spot. I think when you heat up the steal to make the bend it weakens it. I think I would rather get a factory made one. thank you

 

[Jeremiah_Johnson]

I need a starter bracket for my M1009 Blazer also, so if anybody has some extras. Let us no thanks JJ

 

[top_prop]

I'd replace the bolts as well if you haven't been using a bracket.... they'd be under extra stress... $15 piece of mind at the dealer...

ETA: OP: Nice pics