mystery part

[dasferret]

I have a 1984 Bronco II. It is no longer starting and is making a rather loud and harsh grinding noise everytime I try to start it, it doesnt even try to turn over. I located the part that is the source of the noise, and it looks like its a pretty straight foward switch out. I admit, when it comes to cars I'm lost beyond changing the oil and replacing a fan belt, so maybe you all can help me out. I'm trying to figure out the name of the part I need, it looks like a large tin can (about 8 in long) that only has connections on one side, and its located directly behind the battery. I figured it was the starter solenoid, but every place I've looked for one looks nothing like the one in my truck. any ideas?

 

[Seabronc]

From the description, I'd say it was the vacuum reservoir and I doubt that it is your problem. How about posting a picture of it just for verification.

Good luck,

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[Cube]

Hey. I have a 1988 Ford Bronco II. But it sort of sounds like you chunked a couple of teeth on your flywheel. We have a Dodge where I work that does that. An easy way to check is (if it's a manual,) put it on a hill and with the transmission in gear and the clutch pressed in, let it roll a couple inches, pop the clutch, press the brake in and try to start it again. This will sort of force the engine to move a bit so the starter teeth can get a grip on the flywheel.

It works in the Dodge, anyway. Good luck.

 

[StormChaser]

I hope for your sake you are not having the same problem that I am fighting right now. The symptoms are the exact same. My problem has turned out to be a broken Drive Plate aka flywheel. In addition there is a spacer that goes between the drive plate and the crank shaft. I need to know the official name of that "spacer and where to get it.