Starter wont engage flywheel

[Smash32]

when i first bought the bonco II the starter worked fine but once that starter went bad and i replaced it it wont ingage the flywheel, the flywheel is fine no chips and ive replaced the solinoid, the sarter just wont work correctly this has been happening on and off for about 3 years any suggestions?

[Ranger Dave]

try another one. ya shouls of brought it back when it first happened

[Smash32]

it is a new one this is like the 4th new starter this year

[Ranger Dave]

what year is your rig and what tranny??? is there a spacer inbetween the block and the bellhousing

[Smash32]

its an 84 with a 5 speed manuel no i dont think tgheres a spacer

[Ranger Dave]

well there ya go. it needs one

[Ranger Dave]

you need the aluminum piece

[Smash32]

serious thats all i need it workied fine before and i havent had that

[Ranger Dave]

well it sposta be there,all ford engines have them. its a shim for the starter..

[Smash32]

it didnt work it still wont engage the fly wheel and theres no chips or teeth missing on the flywheel either

[Ranger Dave]

well, i guess ya dont have to worry about it, your selling it

so you put the block plate it???

[Ranger Dave]

Standard Starter
Part No. 3188
Reman; INSTALLATION ALERT! This starter sensitive to high battery cable resistance; check cables to avoid mis-diagnosing a starting problem.; See Tech Tip # 120; Test Chart Page # S-1

[Ranger Dave]

its an 84 with a 5 speed manuel no i dont think tgheres a spacer

whats the trans code on the door sticker

[Smash32]

u know what i have replaced that relay cable from the solinoid to the starter, right around the time i changed the starter when the problems started happening maybe that could be it and i dont want to sell it i just dont have a job right now and to get a job i kinda need a car that runs to be able to get me there u know

[Ranger Dave]

check the trans code