1985 Ford Ranger starter

1985 FORD RANGER
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TED25
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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
Mar 30, 2008 at 12:07 PM
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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
Mar 30, 2008 at 12:21 PM
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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
Mar 30, 2008 at 12:25 PM
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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!!
Mar 30, 2008 at 12:37 PM
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