Quote Originally Posted by Louey View Post
Your going a little to deep on this aren't you?

Your throwing a lot of if's in there. Like what if the sun is shining, or maybe if it was raining, or freezing out, would this make a difference.
The main point is, check the clearance between the flywheel and starter. How far does the engagement go between the two pieces ? That is what puts it at the right spot on the flywheel, ring gear teeth.

if it's bent / twisted / damaged it may prevent proper placement of the starter.

If that's the case, you haven't done the checks properly, and a new one is required. I've had them chew the gear teeth up, when everything was supposed to be right. The starter engagement depth was usually the problem. That's why the get half the teeth chewed off, in 4 places.
I don't think so. I wasn't the one saying the plate don't matter. It absolutely does! All I was trying to say was check the plate for damage as it sets the distance away from the crank. And I also agreed with you on verifying starter drive tooth engagement. That was it! I also agree that he should verify the tooth count on the flywheel and make sure he's gotten the correct starter for that flywheel he's using.

And I never ever mentioned the weather!