Ford 302 starter motor - Aarrgghhh.!!!!

Peranaman · 06-04-2005, 11:03 AM

Hi - I have a Ford 302 motor (1971 vintage) and a C4 auto box. The starter motor is awful. It has a high pitched engagement ring to it - it then continues to whizz away if the engine doesn't fire. It's so bad I wait until there's no-one around before starting!

Can you suggest a good replacement starter that is like a pre-engaged type so it doesn't make that infernal noise and frighten the children and horses??

The motor is in a Ford Capri Mk1 (Europe style) Perana from South Africa - but I'm in the UK.

thanks Chris

andy669 · 06-04-2005, 08:25 PM

It sounds like the ring gear on the flywheel might be a little worn. You might want to pull the starter and inspect the teeth on the starter, and the ring gear.

Andy

HotRoddin · 06-04-2005, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peranaman

It has a high pitched engagement ring to it - it then continues to whizz away if the engine doesn't fire.

Most of the time it's a bad bendix. It doesn't engage completely, and that chews up the teeth on the bendix and on the starter ring ... I'd get a new starter and put it in. If it engages properly without making racket, you'll probably be able to get by without changing the starter ring, which is a much bigger hassle!

Rod

rwhite65 · 06-05-2005, 01:29 AM

might want to check and make sure the little bell housing cover is put back on the car. Mine is off right now, making my starter seem louder to me.
Ryan

06-04-2005, 11:03 AM	#1
Peranaman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1	Ford 302 starter motor - Aarrgghhh.!!!! Hi - I have a Ford 302 motor (1971 vintage) and a C4 auto box. The starter motor is awful. It has a high pitched engagement ring to it - it then continues to whizz away if the engine doesn't fire. It's so bad I wait until there's no-one around before starting! Can you suggest a good replacement starter that is like a pre-engaged type so it doesn't make that infernal noise and frighten the children and horses?? The motor is in a Ford Capri Mk1 (Europe style) Perana from South Africa - but I'm in the UK. thanks Chris

06-04-2005, 08:25 PM	#2
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Re: Ford 302 starter motor - Aarrgghhh.!!!! It sounds like the ring gear on the flywheel might be a little worn. You might want to pull the starter and inspect the teeth on the starter, and the ring gear. Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

06-05-2005, 01:29 AM	#4
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Ford 302 starter motor - Aarrgghhh.!!!! might want to check and make sure the little bell housing cover is put back on the car. Mine is off right now, making my starter seem louder to me. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

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