starter grinding problem
ok guys first off I have to rag on fords design for the kmember the only way Ive found to change the starter is to unbolt the driverside motor mount and jack that side of the motor up twisting it or by taking the passeger side exhaust manifold off. what the hell were they thinking? anyone who isnt mechanically inclined couldnt change a starter maybe thats the whole idea. anyway now that Im done with that heres the problem. when I go to start the car the starter grinds really really bad half the time it doesnt turn the flywheel the other half of the time it starts but with alot of noise. Ive changed the starter about 5 times. Ive changed the flywheel a couple times. the tranny 3 long story on that it wasnt just because of the starter. no matter what I do it still grinds. its had shims in it and also been done with no shims in it.Im at my wits end with this thing the only thing that hasnt been changed is the engine. could it be possible the engine is worn out and the bearings are letting the crank sit to far back for the flywheel and starter to line up correctly? all I know is Ive taken the flywheel and starter off a car that worked perfectly with very minimal noise to where it sounded like a new car does and it still doesnt make a difference. the other motor and tranny that was in the car didnt make this sound and the 5.0 that was in it didnt do it. but for some reason this engine does it. any ideas would be greatly appreciated as I have the next couple days off due to not being able to drive.