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Title: Another F150 problem
Post by: CP on June 04, 2015, 01:08:58 PM: 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. :yike:

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.
Title: Re: Another F150 problem
Post by: Woodchuck on June 04, 2015, 01:12:40 PM: Put a starter in it. when open look at the ring gear, but more than likely just the starter drive is going out. :twocents:
Title: Re: Another F150 problem
Post by: h20hunter on June 04, 2015, 01:16:56 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Another F150 problem
Post by: MightyWhite on June 04, 2015, 01:32:09 PM: my mechanic....in south everett..Rob @ 425.220.3767 awesome work..no B.S.
Title: Re: Another F150 problem
Post by: jackelope on June 04, 2015, 01:38:30 PM: Quote from: Woodchuck on June 04, 2015, 01:12:40 PM
Put a starter in it. when open look at the ring gear, but more than likely just the starter drive is going out. :twocents:

Make sure you check the wheel bearing fluid first.
Title: Re: Another F150 problem
Post by: Woodchuck on June 04, 2015, 01:49:58 PM: Quote from: jackelope on June 04, 2015, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Woodchuck on June 04, 2015, 01:12:40 PM
Put a starter in it. when open look at the ring gear, but more than likely just the starter drive is going out. :twocents:

Make sure you check the wheel bearing fluid first.
:bash: I forgot that part
Title: Re: Another F150 problem
Post by: CP on June 04, 2015, 01:51:32 PM: Quote from: Woodchuck on June 04, 2015, 01:49:58 PM
Quote from: jackelope on June 04, 2015, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Woodchuck on June 04, 2015, 01:12:40 PM
Put a starter in it. when open look at the ring gear, but more than likely just the starter drive is going out. :twocents:

Make sure you check the wheel bearing fluid first.
:bash: I forgot that part
Must be an inside joke?
:dunno:
Title: Re: Another F150 problem
Post by: Miles on June 04, 2015, 01:52:18 PM: Bad teeth on the flywheel by the sounds. If there's an inspection cover, get in there and check it out.
Title: Re: Another F150 problem
Post by: Woodchuck on June 04, 2015, 01:53:56 PM: Quote from: CP on June 04, 2015, 01:51:32 PM
Quote from: Woodchuck on June 04, 2015, 01:49:58 PM
Quote from: jackelope on June 04, 2015, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Woodchuck on June 04, 2015, 01:12:40 PM
Put a starter in it. when open look at the ring gear, but more than likely just the starter drive is going out. :twocents:

Make sure you check the wheel bearing fluid first.
:bash: I forgot that part
Must be an inside joke?
:dunno:
Service writer joke. Sorry
Title: Re: Another F150 problem
Post by: jackelope on June 04, 2015, 01:55:46 PM: Quote from: CP on June 04, 2015, 01:51:32 PM
Quote from: Woodchuck on June 04, 2015, 01:49:58 PM
Quote from: jackelope on June 04, 2015, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Woodchuck on June 04, 2015, 01:12:40 PM
Put a starter in it. when open look at the ring gear, but more than likely just the starter drive is going out. :twocents:

Make sure you check the wheel bearing fluid first.
:bash: I forgot that part
Must be an inside joke?
:dunno:

:sry:

Just a jab at Woodblock.
Title: Re: Another F150 problem
Post by: Thehowler on June 04, 2015, 09:01:32 PM: Low battery charge start.
Title: Re: Another F150 problem
Post by: 270Shooter on June 04, 2015, 09:08:19 PM: 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.