904 LA tranny id 2538473 later model

the starter is spinning but the pinion is not engaging the flywheel

Anyone have any possible reasons as to why this could be?


thanks so much. God Bless

Keni

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isaiah6:8
www.kenithomas.com

my guess the starter is junk cheaper and easier to go buy a new one than to try and rebuild

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Nothing beats a slant six
1987 D150

Possibly worn starter gear and/or worn ring gear.

If you are stuck try this: WITH THE IGNITION OFF AND KEY OUT, spin the fan by hand a little bit then try to start the engine.

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Sounds like the starter is getting a bit worn out,time to rebuild it or replace with a good rebuild. Good luck Keni

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83 B-150 slant 6,4 speed. 79 B-300 360 pathfinder 4x4. 74 W-300 318 4x4 git-r-done 80 B-100 sl6,4speed

Glass 1/2 empty...
The #3 main (crank thurst bearing) is worn, allowing the crank to move reward enough to prevent starter engagement.

Test by pulling forward on the crank, if it moves forward more then .014, that may-be the issue.
DD

Smack the starter with a hammer. It might just be stuck a little.

BFH

Harley Mechanics. I knew it.

Ceej Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:00 pm Post subject:

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Harley Mechanics. I knew it.


as last resort all else was already said.....actually learned
use of BFH working on caterpillars, just transfered to all wrenchingLMAO

It's not fair that Harley guys get the credit(or blame) for BFH when everyone knows or should that the term was coined in Model T days ie;Big Ford Hammer.

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83 B-150 slant 6,4 speed. 79 B-300 360 pathfinder 4x4. 74 W-300 318 4x4 git-r-done 80 B-100 sl6,4speed