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Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 1:48 pm
by 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?

Re: Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 2:56 pm
by Ranger Dave
try another one. ya shouls of brought it back when it first happened

Re: Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 4:44 pm
by Smash32
it is a new one this is like the 4th new starter this year

Re: Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 4:46 pm
by Ranger Dave
what year is your rig and what tranny??? is there a spacer inbetween the block and the bellhousing

Re: Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 4:49 pm
by Smash32
its an 84 with a 5 speed manuel no i dont think tgheres a spacer

Re: Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 4:56 pm
by Ranger Dave
well there ya go. it needs one

Re: Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 5:04 pm
by Ranger Dave
you need the aluminum piece

Re: Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 1:41 pm
by Smash32
serious thats all i need it workied fine before and i havent had that

Re: Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 2:02 pm
by Ranger Dave
well it sposta be there,all ford engines have them. its a shim for the starter..

Re: Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:18 pm
by Smash32
it didnt work it still wont engage the fly wheel and theres no chips or teeth missing on the flywheel either

Re: Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:23 pm
by Ranger Dave
well, i guess ya dont have to worry about it, your selling it :frown:

so you put the block plate it???

Re: Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:41 pm
by 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

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Re: Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:47 pm
by Ranger Dave
Smash32 wrote:its an 84 with a 5 speed manuel no i dont think tgheres a spacer
whats the trans code on the door sticker

Re: Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 2:32 pm
by 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

Re: Starter wont engage flywheel

Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 2:40 pm
by Ranger Dave
check the trans code