Put in a new clutch - now grinds after start

[99RangerKrazy]

Hey all,

I just got done putting in a new clutch. Here's the info:

1992 Ranger, 4.0L, FM145

I tore it apart and discovered it had a 2.9L clutch, pressure plate, flywheel (I'm assuming), etc.

I put a new 4.0L flywheel, friction disk, pressure plate, etc. All 4.0 parts.

I get it all back together, put the starter on and just try to start it (this was done after I bled the system minimally - I still need to bleed it some more).

There's a hell of a grind. Here are my guesses:

1. The starter is the original from the auto tranny. Don't I need the 4.0L manual starter to go with the 4.0 manual flywheel?

2. I noticed there was a difference between the two flywheels. The old one was about a quarter of an inch thinner. The 4.0L flywheel was a quarter of an inch wider, like it had a greater offset. Could this pose a problem?

Any other help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

[pcollins]

you need a starter from a 4.0 manual.

 

[99RangerKrazy]

That's what I figured. Thank you for the quick reply!