M5OD-R2 making wierd noise

[92ranger18]

I have resently swapped in a M5OD-R2 trans into my ranger. When i start it up it makes a noise that sounds like something rubbing against something. The clutch,pressure plate and pilot bearing are new. the throw out bearing is a new one ive had a while the has been wrapped up. and the pilot bearing looks like a bushing not an actual bearing. could it be the pilot or throwout bearing. i havent been able to find any advice. Thanks in advance.

 

[V8 Level II]

Which starter are you using?

 

[92ranger18]

I think its a manual starter ive tried an auto starter and it sounded like it was gonna shear the teeth off the flywheel. but with both starters it makes the same noise.

 

[V8 Level II]

Yeah, that's what I was wondering about. The auto starter definitely won't work.

How about the starter index plate, AKA block plate? It that a manual part and is there adequate clearance to the flywheel?

 

[92ranger18]

Yes there is enough clearance for the flywheel. I had to pull it once to put the right one in cause i put one from an auto between it and it sounded awful so i put one from the engine i got the trans from.