starting problems

[broncowner]

My dad and I have pretty much rebuilt my 86 Bronco II, but It wouldn't start one day, so I looked at the starter and it was hanging on by one bolt. I got a new starter and bolts put them on and it still grinds after a few starts and just spins.

I was told that it might be the flywheel, but the teeth look fine, no chips, a couple scrapes. I am looking for other solutions besides taking the tranny out and replacing the flywheel.

Thanks for your help!

Matt

 

[SunSpot]

My dad and I have pretty much rebuilt my 86 Bronco II, but It wouldn't start one day, so I looked at the starter and it was hanging on by one bolt. I got a new starter and bolts put them on and it still grinds after a few starts and just spins.I was told that it might be the flywheel, but the teeth look fine, no chips, a couple scrapes. I am looking for other solutions besides taking the tranny out and replacing the flywheel.

Thanks for your help!

Matt

A bad/weak Solenoid will keep the starter from engaging the flywheel. I suggest replacing it as well, they're less than 10 bucks. Its located on the passenger side fender well.

 

[Johnny Reb]

A bad/weak Solenoid will keep the starter from engaging the flywheel. I suggest replacing it as well, they're less than 10 bucks. Its located on the passenger side fender well.

#1 ,if your ran the flywheel around a complet turn and found no damage-the fly wheel is good------you can get BAD-NEW PARTS----I would get another new starter--most of the rebuilt ones are cleaned up old ones-with no new parts. And since it is a automatic transmission(alumium) . Get you a good copper ground strap and locate a good ground to the frame. Run the ground from the frame to the starter-you will be glad you did. Later on you won,t have to9 take the starter off to clean the ground.It might cost a few dollars for the ground-but will pay for itself .---oh, when you run the fly wheel around --pay attention and watch the fly wheel to see if it is also bent--bent and damaged gears is what you are looking for.If you have any-replace.