STARTER ISSUES

[Big J]

I took off my headers to replace my starter because when my engine got hot my starter would not work . And Now my new starter makes grinding noise. Got another starter and it does the same thing! The ring gear look ok
I see nothing in the way to make this happen. Any help ? I have a 1970 Challenger RT 383 auto.

 

[Ralph]

Some bell housings has a dual pattern for one of the starter bolts - maybe in the wrong slot.

It happened to me when using a 130 tooth flywheel it would barely catch and grind - just took it out and checked the holes.

 

[Big J]

Some bell housings has a dual pattern for one of the starter bolts - maybe in the wrong slot.

It happened to me when using a 130 tooth flywheel it would barely catch and grind - just took it out and checked the holes.

 

[Big J]

Thank you I will check to see !

 

[Daves69]

Being an "auto" not much you can get wrong is there? Starter locates off a stud and the nose pilot I believe. What starter are you bolting on? Some "mini" have a clearance issue with the block I hear.

 

[Big J]

I'm using a chrysler mini starter

 

[70chall440]

It could be the starter itself or it might just be a spacing issue. Does your trans have the thin sheet metal debris plate still on it?

 

[Big J]

No my starter does not have a thin sheet metal. I took the starter to Advance Auto to have tested, it tested good. Any idea where to get the thin sheet metal ?

Thank you for your help.

 

[70chall440]

No my starter does not have a thin sheet metal. I took the starter to Advance Auto to have tested, it tested good. Any idea where to get the thin sheet metal ?

Thank you for your help.

Look at the Mopar transmission guys for starters (or perhaps any local transmission shop) or just put an ad up here and/or your local craigslist.

 

[moparleo]

Explain " Chrysler" mini starter. What is the actual starters application as they didn't make "mini" starters when your car was new.
Picture or part number of what you got will help to diagnose your problem.

 

[Big J]

CHRYSLER # 53005984 N128000.781

 

[Big J]

I just wanted to say thank you all for the input I got.

I did fix the problem with the starter. I was caused by the The adapter you put on so the wire will not hit the headers.

Again thank you all. You made me look at this then I found the problem.

Big J