82bratavenger Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 I just finnished a 5 speed mod on my 1982 GL Brat. The only problem I have hit now is that the starter has engaged the fly wheel and will not disengage after it starts. I am using the stock EA-81 starter but I changed the fly wheel to one from an '84 4x4 so it would fit the 9" plate. Do I need to use the starter from the L series donor or do I just need to shim the stock one? Or do I need to get one from an '84 for $35 from the junk yard? Any help would be great as I plan to mess with it tomarrow. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebarb Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I've run into a similar issue. How did you end up handling this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Shim it out. Or swap to an EA82 Flywheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 in my ej swap/5spd/dr, i had to place a washer between the starter and the bellhousing, as the bendix would not retract fully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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