Starter issue

1989 JEEP WRANGLER
35,000 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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JAMES STEVENS2
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Starter grinds will not start. changed flywheel, starter, battery and clutch still grinds. The Bendix on starter is not meshing with the flywheel. Tried everything that I can think of, was suggested that I get a Ford starter with a longer nose what do you think?
Nov 16, 2017 at 2:31 PM
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Was that a Mitsubishi starter that you took off and put on?
Nov 16, 2017 at 3:34 PM
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You should check the pinion gear clearance and here is the procedure showing how.
the Motorcraft starter I read as being for the 87-88 4.2 engine.
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Nov 16, 2017 at 3:41 PM