Starter/Flywheel Update

[Vikingone]

So I decided to take some washers and shim the starter because of the horrible noise my 85 CJ was making. Now it actually starts but still real loud. I know I'm gonna have to replace the flywheel as I can see teeth damage. I know I can just replace the ring but I feel for the cost of a new flywheel just replace the whole thing. Still not sure why everything is making noise. Saw a lot on the starters and see the reman autozone ones seem to be a problem and luck would have it./..that's whats in it. So I think I'm gonna replace the flywheel. Clutch components, Rear Main Seal, Starter and Solenoid as well as the ignition Cylinder. My steering wheel wobbles and saw I can take the column apart to tighten bolts. So that's where I'm at. If anyone has any further insight to this loud grinding noise any info is helpful as this is my first jeep in 20 years.

 

[Torxhead]

I think you should have used starter shims rather than washers.

 

[Vikingone]

From what I’ve been seeing jeeps don’t have starter shims. I was just trying it with washers to see if it worked.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

I strongly urge you to keep your flywheel, and replace the ring gear.
Have the f'wheel resurfaced while you're at it.
Don't lose the f'wheel bolts, as they are a odd length and you don't want longer ones.
After the f'wheel is done-Get a new starter too.
LG