Another F150 problem

[CP]

Occasionally when I start my truck (1997 F150 4x4) the starter makes a grinding noise.  The noise sounds exactly like if the engine is already running and you try to start it. 

It doesn’t always do this and it when it does after a try or two it starts – very annoying.

I’ve changed the starter and the solenoid – no help – I’m thinking flexplate is cracked or some teeth worn???  I can’t see much of the flexplate but what I've looked at looks OK.

Any other ideas?

Recommendation on a good mechanic to fix it in the Everett area?

 I’ve had it in once and the shop couldn’t repeat the problem and found nothing.

[Woodchuck]

Put a starter in it. when open look at the ring gear, but more than likely just the starter drive is going out. 

[h20hunter]

I don't do much business with the repair side in Everett....Heard of a guy....goes by Buckmark that might be able to help.

[MightyWhite]

my mechanic....in south everett..Rob @ 425.220.3767 awesome work..no B.S.

[jackelope]

Put a starter in it. when open look at the ring gear, but more than likely just the starter drive is going out. 

Make sure you check the wheel bearing fluid first.

[Woodchuck]

Put a starter in it. when open look at the ring gear, but more than likely just the starter drive is going out. 

Make sure you check the wheel bearing fluid first.

I forgot that part

[CP]

Put a starter in it. when open look at the ring gear, but more than likely just the starter drive is going out. 

Make sure you check the wheel bearing fluid first.

I forgot that part

Must be an inside joke?
 

[Miles]

Bad teeth on the flywheel by the sounds.  If there's an inspection cover, get in there and check it out.

[Woodchuck]

Put a starter in it. when open look at the ring gear, but more than likely just the starter drive is going out. 

Make sure you check the wheel bearing fluid first.

I forgot that part

Must be an inside joke?
 

Service writer joke. Sorry

[jackelope]

Put a starter in it. when open look at the ring gear, but more than likely just the starter drive is going out. 

Make sure you check the wheel bearing fluid first.

I forgot that part

Must be an inside joke?
 

 

Just a jab at Woodblock.

[Thehowler]

Low battery charge start.

[270Shooter]

My 2000 does this occasionally too. Annoying and it almost always seems to happen around a bunch of people, making it all the more embarressing. Im not 100 percent sure on the problem but I think the flex plate is missing a tooth or two. I'm not going to worry about it at the moment because it has always started after it does this.