starter and flywheel problems
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starter and flywheel problems
i have a 78 f150 with a 4 speed graany gear tranny and 400 ci engine in it. engine is out of a 71-74 ford passenger car. when i try to start it it will grind. i found out it is a problem with my starter not properly engaging with the flywheel. i pulled the tranny awhile back and took the flywheel off because of the same grinding. had the flywheel resurfaced new 180 tooth ring gear pressed on(same tooth count as when i took it off) and bought a new clutch. not the original starter also. my dad bought a remanufactured one from auto zone and put it on before i bought it off him. also there was not a plate between the engine and bellhousing when i bought it. so i bought one of those from a mechanic i know. but it was for a automatic. so i had to cut where the starter bolts on to get the holes to properly line up. got it all put back together and got a few good starts then came the grinding. so i bought a new drive gear for the starter and put it on. few good starts then grinding. so i need advice. what do i need to fix the problem? is it a problem with my starter? i have heard stories that the bendixs' are not always the same when a new starter is bought. or is it the motor plate that is the problem???? if so where could i find the proper plate and\or starter?? if anyone could please help i would much appreciate it. i love driving this truck but i cant drive it unless i can get it to start! thanks in advance
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Difference in starters between standard and auto xmsn cause different fly wheel and flex plates.
I had a 351M 4 spd and swapped just the motor 351M it was a auto, had to change the fly wheel of the 4spd and put it in and used the ol 4 spd starter, no problems.
But we did use the flex plate from standard eng not the old auto one, you might be getting problems from that swap and mod?
I had a 351M 4 spd and swapped just the motor 351M it was a auto, had to change the fly wheel of the 4spd and put it in and used the ol 4 spd starter, no problems.
But we did use the flex plate from standard eng not the old auto one, you might be getting problems from that swap and mod?
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D7TZ-7007-A .. Engine Rear Cover Plate-Use with Manual Transmission / Marked: D7TE-6A373-AA or AB / Obsolete
Last MSRP: $43.49. / Dealer net cost: $26.09.
351M/400 applications: 1977/79 F100/350 / 1978/82 Bronco / 1980/82 F150/350.
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Get the correct truck parts and install them. See post #7 for the edited in info for the cover plate.
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