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BGarza13x · 03-31-2018, 07:07 PM

So, I've been working on the flexplate/starter. When I took them off, the starter was not what it said for a 69, it was the one from a 76, mounts up into the block as opposed to near the gear. The flexplate was the same, 168 tooth. We had to change the starter to move it, then bring it home and then take it apart. We just got it back, now it's grinding on the new flexwheel. We tried to put shims, not much help. By 4, the gears barely touch. 2, the starter doesn't retract. 3, still grinds. Am I missing something? We put it all back exactly.

03-31-2018, 07:07 PM	#6
BGarza13x Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 105	Re: Mechanic questions So, I've been working on the flexplate/starter. When I took them off, the starter was not what it said for a 69, it was the one from a 76, mounts up into the block as opposed to near the gear. The flexplate was the same, 168 tooth. We had to change the starter to move it, then bring it home and then take it apart. We just got it back, now it's grinding on the new flexwheel. We tried to put shims, not much help. By 4, the gears barely touch. 2, the starter doesn't retract. 3, still grinds. Am I missing something? We put it all back exactly.