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You shouldn't need to install shims; if it were a setup like small block Chevy's used, it would be a differant story, but you shouldn't need shims on this type of starter. One more thing: there is a gold-colored spacer plate that is installed between the engine and bellhousing that you would install on the block prior to installing the flywheel.
1) Did you install the spacer plate?
2) Did you install the spacer that came with the MT engine?
I'm not sure if the spacer is differant between the two, just trying to rule out the possibilities. I seem to recall a similar incident where a tech I was working with forgot to install the spacer plate and ended up with the same results. Assuming the starter is okay, that's all the ideas I have left!
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