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New starter doesn't work. Help

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impulse001

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So I installed a new starter today, I chose a mini- high torque. I tested it before installing it, and it worked great. After installing, when I start the car, it sounds like the gears may not be grabbing. I just hear louch clanking coming from the starter. Is there a way I am supposed to line up the gear in the engine to the geat in the starter? It bolted up fine so I figured the gears were good?
 

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Was it specifically for a 5.0, or is it one of those with multiple mounting holes for different engines?

Check the instructions or check online for your brand, you might have to shim the starter.
 
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Fett said:
Was it specifically for a 5.0, or is it one of those with multiple mounting holes for different engines?

Check the instructions or check online for your brand, you might have to shim the starter.
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It is specifically for my 5.0.. Its from PA Performance. I'm thinking maybe the flywheel has some broken teeth?
 

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Simply rotating the engine will put different teeth in the starter location.
In all honesty, i doubt that's the problem.
 
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Simply rotating the engine will put different teeth in the starter location.
In all honesty, i doubt that's the problem.
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How do you rotate the engine? Spin the back wheels?

Any idea of what else it could be? Like I said, the starter worked when I tested it.
 

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Are you just hearing the "clank", or are you hearing the starter motor spin too?

Is the "clank" a ratcheting sound, or does it just clank once?
 

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impulse001 said:
How do you rotate the engine? Spin the back wheels?

Any idea of what else it could be? Like I said, the starter worked when I tested it.
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spin the crank.
 
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