loud scrapping noise when engine starts

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MBFLEE
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1994 explorer , I replaced starter and solienod because the engine starts but it seems that the starter gear is scrapping the flywheel or something. too loud to try to move it.. what is it. still does the same thing.....
Jun 13, 2007 at 11:56 AM
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SERVICE WRITER
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Maybe a cracked or damaged fly wheel. Starter not shimmed?
Jun 13, 2007 at 5:12 PM