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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 02:03 AM
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Different starters for auto and manual?

I have a 1991 Ford Superduty 460 auto. The starter worked, now it doesn't and it had a lifetime warranty (good). I got a new one and it grinds the first time and now just spins. Why????

It has 2 bolts, and no adjustment. I am thinking I have a defective starter, but what else could it be? Are there different starters for auto and manual transmissions? It the "throw" too short or too long?

I would like to know it is not my mistake before I return it
 
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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 05:42 AM
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I know there are different starters for manual and auto small blocks in these trucks. I would guess the same goes for the 460.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 06:29 PM
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I just ordered a starter for my 460 and had to specify manual transmission. I bet the throw is different.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 07:26 PM
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Ringgear could have a bad spot, try barring the engine from the front and try the starter again.
 
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