1984 F250 5.8 starter spins
#1
05-04-2021, 01:53 PM
1984 F250 5.8 starter spins
Starter spins but doesn't turn engine. Tooth looks a little damaged but not that bad. Do I need a shim? Is that tooth too damaged?
I'm new to all this so I'm trying to figure it out and any help would be greatly appreciated
#2
05-04-2021, 06:51 PM
Is that a broken bolt/stud I see in the flywheel housing?
The starter is considered a "Pole shoe" starter. When power is sent down to the starter the field pulls the shoe down and sends the bendix gear ,starter drive gear into the flywheel and contact is made to cause the starter motor to run. One of two things could be a problem , if the starter isn't pulling the shoe down the gear is not engaging the teeth of the flywheel, OR the bendix drive is stripped internally and requires replacement.The gear unit is replaceable, not that difficult, but if the unit has a lot of miles , it might pay to just install a FORD rebuilt starter. They will take your old starter in exchange. Aftermatket starters are alright ,if done by a good rebuilder. Be careful because the starter housings can be different for a std trans from an automatic. Make sure you compare starters to be exactly the same if you decide to exchange.
If that is a broken stud/bolt , no starter will last long unless that is fixed.
The starter is considered a "Pole shoe" starter. When power is sent down to the starter the field pulls the shoe down and sends the bendix gear ,starter drive gear into the flywheel and contact is made to cause the starter motor to run. One of two things could be a problem , if the starter isn't pulling the shoe down the gear is not engaging the teeth of the flywheel, OR the bendix drive is stripped internally and requires replacement.The gear unit is replaceable, not that difficult, but if the unit has a lot of miles , it might pay to just install a FORD rebuilt starter. They will take your old starter in exchange. Aftermatket starters are alright ,if done by a good rebuilder. Be careful because the starter housings can be different for a std trans from an automatic. Make sure you compare starters to be exactly the same if you decide to exchange.
If that is a broken stud/bolt , no starter will last long unless that is fixed.
#3
05-05-2021, 10:13 AM
Is that a broken bolt/stud I see in the flywheel housing?
The starter is considered a "Pole shoe" starter. When power is sent down to the starter the field pulls the shoe down and sends the bendix gear ,starter drive gear into the flywheel and contact is made to cause the starter motor to run. One of two things could be a problem , if the starter isn't pulling the shoe down the gear is not engaging the teeth of the flywheel, OR the bendix drive is stripped internally and requires replacement.The gear unit is replaceable, not that difficult, but if the unit has a lot of miles , it might pay to just install a FORD rebuilt starter. They will take your old starter in exchange. Aftermatket starters are alright ,if done by a good rebuilder. Be careful because the starter housings can be different for a std trans from an automatic. Make sure you compare starters to be exactly the same if you decide to exchange.
If that is a broken stud/bolt , no starter will last long unless that is fixed.
The starter is considered a "Pole shoe" starter. When power is sent down to the starter the field pulls the shoe down and sends the bendix gear ,starter drive gear into the flywheel and contact is made to cause the starter motor to run. One of two things could be a problem , if the starter isn't pulling the shoe down the gear is not engaging the teeth of the flywheel, OR the bendix drive is stripped internally and requires replacement.The gear unit is replaceable, not that difficult, but if the unit has a lot of miles , it might pay to just install a FORD rebuilt starter. They will take your old starter in exchange. Aftermatket starters are alright ,if done by a good rebuilder. Be careful because the starter housings can be different for a std trans from an automatic. Make sure you compare starters to be exactly the same if you decide to exchange.
If that is a broken stud/bolt , no starter will last long unless that is fixed.
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