Starter hitting flywheel

Orion · 04-07-1999, 06:33 AM

1987 2.3 mustang
Starter is hitting the flywheel, I've tried 2 different starters.
Could the flywheel be on backwords(or is that possible)???
I just put a new engine in and it did'nt have this problem before. It hits without the starter being engaged.
Any ideals?
Thanks,
Orion

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2.3 87' mustang.
Oil burning, pistin busting, smoke belching, work on everyday piece of junk.

Uneek 80 · 04-07-1999, 10:24 PM

Well, before you go killing your car (your signature shows signs of despair and anger), yes it is possible that the flywheel is on backwards (if it's automatic). There may also be a spacer between the crankshaft and flywheel that could be missing. Or, did you remember to put the spacer and inspection plate(the plate between the engine and trans) back on when you put the engine back in?

Good luck, and be patient.

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Jeremy B.
"Unique" 80 Hatchback

Orion · 04-08-1999, 05:46 AM

Well, I don't know what the problem was, but I put a washer on each bolt to space the starter out a little bit. No more problem with that.
Thanks for the input,
Orion

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2.3 87' mustang.
Oil burning, pistin busting, smoke belching, work on everyday piece of junk.

04-07-1999, 06:33 AM	#1
Orion Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: London, Ky USA Posts: 56	Starter hitting flywheel 1987 2.3 mustang Starter is hitting the flywheel, I've tried 2 different starters. Could the flywheel be on backwords(or is that possible)??? I just put a new engine in and it did'nt have this problem before. It hits without the starter being engaged. Any ideals? Thanks, Orion ------------------ 2.3 87' mustang. Oil burning, pistin busting, smoke belching, work on everyday piece of junk.

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04-07-1999, 10:24 PM	#2
Uneek 80 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: St. Rose, LA, USA Posts: 52	Well, before you go killing your car (your signature shows signs of despair and anger), yes it is possible that the flywheel is on backwards (if it's automatic). There may also be a spacer between the crankshaft and flywheel that could be missing. Or, did you remember to put the spacer and inspection plate(the plate between the engine and trans) back on when you put the engine back in? Good luck, and be patient. ------------------ Jeremy B. "Unique" 80 Hatchback

04-08-1999, 05:46 AM	#3
Orion Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: London, Ky USA Posts: 56	Well, I don't know what the problem was, but I put a washer on each bolt to space the starter out a little bit. No more problem with that. Thanks for the input, Orion ------------------ 2.3 87' mustang. Oil burning, pistin busting, smoke belching, work on everyday piece of junk.