1985 Ford Ranger starter

Tiny
TED25
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  • 1985 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I put a new starter in check the battery the fly whell is fine but the starter just spins and I took it out put back in checked all trhe teeth it was fine if I pull on the belts in moves the gear inside the starter and it will act like it will start but it still does not start
Sunday, March 30th, 2008 AT 7:07 PM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Check with the part store if they gave you the correct unit
check the flywheel try to spin the fly wheel and look if the engine spin and check for a play in the fly wheel
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Sunday, March 30th, 2008 AT 7:21 PM
Tiny
TED25
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Well iknow its the right starter I shimed it and know its liked a loud grinding almost I guess when you turn it over
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Sunday, March 30th, 2008 AT 7:25 PM
Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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We ran to the same problem and it was the wrong starter
it will bolt on with no problem but will not make a contact with the fly wheel
good luck!
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Sunday, March 30th, 2008 AT 7:37 PM

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