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MadMax_636
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- Nov 7, 2019
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- Age
- 28
- Location
- Georgia
- Vehicle Year
- 1984
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 2.8 V6
- Engine Size
- 2.8L
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Total Lift
- However much it goes up when I get my fat ass out.
- Total Drop
- How much it goes down when my fat ass gets in.
- Tire Size
- Dry rot and old
That will help but only if you wanna risk voiding the warranty on a new/remanned starter.
That way you know its not gonna fail on you. (Free wheel. I went through like 5 remanned starters until I went new. They all free wheeled.) That grinding sound might be that unless its working fine and starting the engine but making a grinding sound. Then Id try and adjust the starter closer to the flywheel, ring gear, or if its a auto. flex plate.
If the mounting plate is worn, then the starter will move away from the ring gear teeth, causing the grinding sound.
The best thing to do is to just buy a BRAND NEW starter. Not a remanned. Get a good brand.
That way you know its not gonna fail on you. (Free wheel. I went through like 5 remanned starters until I went new. They all free wheeled.) That grinding sound might be that unless its working fine and starting the engine but making a grinding sound. Then Id try and adjust the starter closer to the flywheel, ring gear, or if its a auto. flex plate.
If the mounting plate is worn, then the starter will move away from the ring gear teeth, causing the grinding sound.
