starter not engaging flex plate

[l0sts0ul]

Hey Guys,

OK, heres the problem, and I've scoured the interwebs to find a solution, and non one seems to be able to give me a straight answer

I have installed a v8 into my 94 ranger.

the tranny is a C4, bellhousing stamp code is D9AP-7976-AA.... after review, I know this is a 157tooth bellhousing. There fore, I purchased a 157tooth flexplate (28oz), with a block plate to fit.

I tried to start this thing finally tonight, however the starter gear just spins. I installed a CVR starter (3.5hp), but I can't figure out the problem.

Im worried that i can go grab a torque for my flex plate, and setup, but im screwed if it doesn't fit, because I can't return them. I am sitting on a 164 tooth flex plate, so just a torque, and block plate would work.

Need help asap, as im dying to start and run this thing.

thanks again

 

[faststang90]

check the depth the starter goes in.
look here http://www.bcbroncos.com/ford starters.pdf

 

[Diggerauditor]

Sounds like you may have a std starter in an auto trans setup. Make sure you have the correct flywheel also, per the above BCBronco's article.

 

[l0sts0ul]

yeah, turns out all the information on the net was completely WRONG. I found 1 site that listed the bellhousing as a 164 tooth, turns out, he was the only one that was right.

The casting number listed requires a 164 tooth flex plate. period. that problem is now fixed.