Never tried this on a datto, but old GM starters are shimmed from the factory. If the wrong shim is used it will RREEERRGGHH!!!.

Don't see why moving the starter wouldn't work on a datto. Changing the flywheel (or ring gear) gear is the usual way though. The flywheel teeth are probably worn in the spot where the engine usually stops.

Ok, probably once in every 10-20 times when I go to start my car it does that awful RREERRGGGUHH! noise when the flywheel and starter motor dont grip properly or whatver it is.
Just saw that the guy who changed the gearbox in my mates N12 pulsar drilled one of the bolt holes in the starter motor out on his one by 1mm and then used it to mount the starter motor just that little tiny bit closer. And now there is no more noise from his car.



I am thinking this could be an idea for my car.

Do people here actually understand what I am talking about?

Ever done it to 1200's?

Or heard of this being done?

Maybe we can't even do it on ours because of lack of space or something. It is dark here and I can't be bothered going outside to look and see if it can be done.

Yes. Lazy old me...