starter noise

[d9n]

hi all,

my ranger starter is making a bunch of noise when it starts the truck (high pitch grinding noise).
it's a 87' 2wd, 2.9 with the 5-speed.
Are there shims for the starters or what? It's loud enough that people across a parking lot will turn and stare.
thanks.

Mike

 

[grnrngr]

When I did my engine swap, I had a similar issue, got under it and realized I didn't tighten the bolts and they had backed out. If it's tight but not engaging properly, sounds like new starter time, I doubt shimming would help...

 

[d9n]

Well I checked the bolts and they are tight. Do they make shims for the starter?

 

[Earl43P]

I suggest you remove the starter and examine the teeth on the flywheel and starter.

I got a 93 for free because the flywheel teeth were shot and the guy didn't think it was worth paying to have the tranny dropped to replace it.

 

[d9n]

well, I replaced the starter and here we are a month later and this starter is now grinding and not in engaging.
After I replaced the old starter, it still made some noise but not as bad by any means.
The flywheel was new in Dec. and from what I can see the teeth still look fine.
Does the starter on the 2.9 require shims?
HELP!

 

[rusty ol ranger]

No, you dont need shims.

The only ones ive ever seen that needed shims were some Small block chevys.

later,
Dustin