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Starter issue is killing me


caerickson28

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I have went through 3 starters now on my 1990 2.9 Ranger. Everytime the starter mounts snap. It starts fine for probably around 100 times and then its starts making a noise that constantly gets worse with every start and eventually the mounts break. I need to get to work tomorrow so help with this would be great!

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Starter mounts?
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The ears on the starter(what the bolt goes through that holds the starter to the bellhousing)
 

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Oh ok. Is the bell housing damaged? It should mount flush and the transmission bell housing should support it.
 
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Is your ignition timing set correctly? Is the distributor worn? If the timing is too far advanced the engine will kickback and break starters.
 

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I'm going to have to agree with Brutus on this one. I would check your timing on that thing and see what's going on. A good thorough diagnosis is need for your situation. Those mounting holes on the starter itself is only aluminum, so it can only take so much abuse before it breaks.
 
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