Starter Problems

Well i have read all morning trying to find out how to fix the problem but still can't find a straight up answer.I have a JW flywheel which i had to mod to fit to the crank and converter.So now when i try start the engine it sounds bad and finally took out the starter gear.Looks as it not engage but a little on the flywheel and has mess the teeth on it up a little.So my ? is has anyone found out how to fix this problem so the starter will live and the flywheel to.

If you move the flex plate in relation to the crank you are going to change the relationship between that and the starter...

There are no end to the combinations once you start factoring in midplates and such...

the starter drive should have 3/32 - 1/8 clearance from the ring gear when at rest to close or too far are both serious issues.

dkp

Why did the jw flexplate not fit? Mine fit the crank and glide converter fine.

cool40 wrote:Why did the jw flexplate not fit? Mine fit the crank and glide converter fine.

Not sure turn it everyway possible when it did line up the holes was little off.

Boss,i was thinking samething if it move alittle at the crank it changes everything.I work until 3am last night got tranny back in and and everything looks good to go but i will see.Few more fine tunes and i try this thing again lol.Had take tranny back out and carry to shop i got hold of one them that post be jam up and was not.So while it was out i check flywheel it still looks ok.

Good news i took Powermaster off put my jegs starter back on after i carry it to be fixed.Install new gear jegs starter.While i had tranny out i checked over everything and found no problem.I did trim the back plate in between motor and tranny on driverside.Put all back together and try start engine and lost all power i thought starter lockup.So i check connection on battery and found ground wire had burned off frame.So i drill and tap and replace with a stud and new wire.It starts and sounds great.Thanks guys for trying help solve problem.