replaced my starter...

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  1. random hero

    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    now i have a really loud whine almost like a supercharger...anyway to quiet this down? is there something worng? is it a break in period? idk never replaced a starter before. 72 maverick 200 I6
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    All the time, or just when it starts?
     
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    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    just when it starts, like the gear on the starter is meshing to tightly with the ring gear
     
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    Could be the wrong snout on the starter, did you compare the 2 when you swapped it?
     
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    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    yes..they looked the same...whats the snout?
     
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    Stick or auto?Not sure on the 6's,but the 302 starters have a different snout on the starter,depending on if it's for a stick or auto trans.Maybe the same goes for the 6's?:huh:
     
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    The snout (or cone)is the front section of the starter that goes into the trans.Do You still have Your old starter.or used as a core?If You have it check the length of the orig.snout against the new one.
     
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    would the snout make a difference just while starting though...they looked the same. when i replaced my flexplate, and put my starter back in it did the same thing. a friend of mine adjusted it somehow and it stopped making the noise. idk what he did...lol
     
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    If it's a different length it could.Did You make sure the starter bolts are nice and snug?If there loose,even the slightest bit,it could also cause Your problem
     
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    does a 200 have a...motor plate...if so does your motor have one?

    ...:bouncy:...
     
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    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    yes they do...and no mine doesn't...lol i noticed when i replaced my flexplate...but i figured since it was fine after whatever my friend did it would be fine...i'm guessin i need a plate...or atleast a shim. can i even get one for my car? the shim above wont fit my application.
     
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    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    if i got a motor plate could i just cut the section out for the starter? i dont wanna have to pull my tranny out again :huh:
     
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    the...motor plate...is the...starter shim...:slap:

    ...:drive:...
     
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    The motor plate also keeps the transmission input shaft from bottoming out on the crankshaft. You need the motor plate IF it had one originally.
     
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