starter not engage sometimes?
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starter not engage sometimes?
Hi Folks,
I have an 86 f150 4.9L
The starter is sometimes spinning but not engaging. Is there something to clean/grease to fix this or is it time for a new starter?
How hard is it to rebuild one? A can of black spray paint, two brushes and a nose bushing?
Thanks,
Jay in Reno
I have an 86 f150 4.9L
The starter is sometimes spinning but not engaging. Is there something to clean/grease to fix this or is it time for a new starter?
How hard is it to rebuild one? A can of black spray paint, two brushes and a nose bushing?
Thanks,
Jay in Reno
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Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Crustucky (Crestview) Florida
starter not engage sometimes?
If it's only happening some of the time it could very well be a loose battery cable on the battery itself. I had the same problem a while ago, it turned out to be a loose negative battery cable that didn't seem that loose when I wiggled it, but if I pulled straight up it came right off. It was decieving at first, but it solved the problem. Just a thought, good luck.
-Ry
1985 F-150 302 4X4
Dana 44 TTB / 9 inch
4.56:1 Front/True-Trac
4.56:1 Rear/Detroit Locker
C-6 Tranny, NP208 Transfer
6 inch Skyjacker Class II lift
35 X 12.50 BFGoods AT's
-Ry
1985 F-150 302 4X4
Dana 44 TTB / 9 inch
4.56:1 Front/True-Trac
4.56:1 Rear/Detroit Locker
C-6 Tranny, NP208 Transfer
6 inch Skyjacker Class II lift
35 X 12.50 BFGoods AT's
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Joined: Apr 2002
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From: St. Petersburg USA
starter not engage sometimes?
Hey Jay,
Your starter is about to take a dump. Replace it before it damages your flywheel. A reman'd starter shouldn't cost more than about $25+core. Good luck - BUBBA
Your starter is about to take a dump. Replace it before it damages your flywheel. A reman'd starter shouldn't cost more than about $25+core. Good luck - BUBBA
