A4ld to m5od. starter wont catch, just grinds.

[William87B2]

A few months ago I swapped my bad A4ld for a m5od, used a brand new 2.9 flywheel and clutch, and the old starter, well it started the first couple of times then it just started grinding, I picked up a starter under warranty and it did the same thing. It engages fine outside of the truck, so I sprayed some paint on the starter and it looked like the starter wasn't close enough to the flywheel. Ive been pushing it off everywhere I go, has anyone else had this problem, or know how to fix it?

 

[Explorin94]

The starters between the auto and the manual are different. They are clocked different at the bellhousing. You will need to go buy a starter for a manual transmission.

 

[William87B2]

The part # is the same for the 2.9 starters

 

[big hutch]

get you a starter gear for a 90 modle ford escourt it has 10 teeth $25.00 bucks advance auto parts

 

[Mr. Tarkanian]

When you removed the auto flexplate, did you re-use the spacer shim on the manual flywheel? If you did, that may throw off the clearance?

 

[William87B2]

No I didnt reuse the spacer, and I will try the 10 tooth, thanks for the replies!

 

[Strieg]

I had (have I guess, just haven't worked on the truck in months) the same issue with my Trans swap, but I went to a.... Idr a 5 speed out of a b2, wasn't m5od. But same starter grinding issue. Guess I'll try the 10 tooth as well...
Did it work for you?

 

[Strieg]

Any word if this worked? Haven't picked up a new gear yet....

 

[William87B2]

Yes it worked great! Sorry for the late reply.