starter? flywheel?
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starter? flywheel?
Ive got a problem and im not sure of next step. When i start my truck the starter spins(not sure on lingo). I looked at my flywheel when i put it on and it looked good, I also put a new starter awhile back. Today i shimmed the starter and it still does it. Not every time but enough to drive me crazy. Any ideas?
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Are you saying when you start the truck the starter spins but sometimes the truck doesn't start?
Are you saying the truck starts, but the starter stays engaged sometimes?
If you are shimming(?) it, sounds like the starter teeth are going into the flywheel to far and sticking, so is the new starter the wrong starter.
I would check for proper part number application and take the starter to your parts dealer and have it's operation checked.
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Are you saying the truck starts, but the starter stays engaged sometimes?
If you are shimming(?) it, sounds like the starter teeth are going into the flywheel to far and sticking, so is the new starter the wrong starter.
I would check for proper part number application and take the starter to your parts dealer and have it's operation checked.
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It sounds like you need a new starter, also check the fylwheel to ensure that no teeth are missing however, if teeth are missing it shouldn't engage one it start spinning, so I'm leaning more towards a starter. I would get one if it doens't fix the problem take it back and say it didn't fit, nothing but time spent. From looking at your headers you may need a smaller starter, some headers require a different starter than the original one maybe you could look into that.
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im gonna check the teeth on the flywheel again. it doesnt engage once its spinning you have to wait a sec to let it stop. then try it again.
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Sounds like the solenoid is not engaging the starter teeth into the flywheel as the starter motor starts turning. Electrical or mechanical problem with the starter. chuck
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