Weird starter noise

[LEB Ben]

Hey fellas...just had a real quick question. About a week ago, the starter in Red started to squeal when I turned the key, then it seemed like the starter would engage and all would be fine. However, over the week, the problem has become worse, the squealing lasts a little longer and now it's happening on every start up. I assume this means the starter is on its last leg...but I have NEVER heard a starter do this before. Anyone ever heard this before? Is it fixable, or should I just go get another one? Thanks.

 

[m78]

What's up Ben. Sounds like the bushings the motor spins on are going bad.Or the bendix spins on.

 

[LEB Ben]

Thanks Mark...I was rather disappointed to be having these problems. I used to use the cheapy starters from AZ, and would get 18-24 months out of them, then I decided that was enough and dropped some cash on a Motorcraft starter...and it only did 6 months better.

 

[TexasRho83]

Ben! Where ya been man?! I would go with Mark's assessment...sounds about right. I had one do that on a '76 and I plopped in another one. I've never used an expensive starter and have had good luck with 99% of my starters.

 

[LEB Ben]

Hey Charles...it's good to be posting again...I was just busy with family and some work...etc. As for cheap starters...it doesn't seem to matter what kinda quality starter I put on Red...it frickin eats starters. But I guess I'll go see if I have any time left on my Motorcraft warranty.

 

[TexasRho83]

Hey Charles...it's good to be posting again...I was just busy with family and some work...etc. As for cheap starters...it doesn't seem to matter what kinda quality starter I put on Red...it frickin eats starters. But I guess I'll go see if I have any time left on my Motorcraft warranty.

If not, spring for the O'Reilly's Ultima stuff.

 

[bucks77ford]

Some teeth might have sheared off the starter or does it sound like that?

 

[TexasRho83]

I would think the teeth on a starter don't usually shear off so would the flywheel be in a bit of a bind?

 

[blacksnapon]

An engine has a tendency to stop in the same spot(s) all the time. When you pull out the starter, look inside the hole while someone is manually turning over the engine. There probably will be 4 areas of excessive wear on the flywheel teeth. You will have to make a judgement of the wear if you need to replace a flywheel or not. Do you by any chance have headers? They will eat a starter.

 

[bucks77ford]

An engine has a tendency to stop in the same spot(s) all the time. When you pull out the starter, look inside the hole while someone is manually turning over the engine. There probably will be 4 areas of excessive wear on the flywheel teeth. You will have to make a judgement of the wear if you need to replace a flywheel or not. Do you by any chance have headers? They will eat a starter.

Yes, the heat will ruin them. That's why I've had mine ceramic coated to see if that helps.

 

[LEB Ben]

The teeth on the starter and flywheel all look good, I think it was just that starters time to go. Yes, I do have headers...and I know they're killer on starters...I just figured my heat shield and ceramic coating would be good enough...maybe time for some heat wrap.

 

[Mil1ion]

Hey fellas...just had a real quick question. About a week ago, the starter in Red started to squeal when I turned the key, then it seemed like the starter would engage and all would be fine. However, over the week, the problem has become worse, the squealing lasts a little longer and now it's happening on every start up. I assume this means the starter is on its last leg...but I have NEVER heard a starter do this before. Anyone ever heard this before? Is it fixable, or should I just go get another one? Thanks.

Who are you ?

 

[dakonthemountain]

Hey Ben! Remember the starter I recently put in Burt? It's a gear reduction starter and I love it. I've been driving Burt much more now, pulling the travel trailer, joy riding, etc. and even with the really high temps we are having out here on the Left coast, I have had no problems with hesitation, slow cranking, etc. I also sort of like the faster whirring sound it makes. I know it was more expensive, but I **think** it will last a long time.

Good luck!
Dak

 

[TexasRho83]

Hey Ben! Remember the starter I recently put in Burt? It's a gear reduction starter and I love it. I've been driving Burt much more now, pulling the travel trailer, joy riding, etc. and even with the really high temps we are having out here on the Left coast, I have had no problems with hesitation, slow cranking, etc. I also sort of like the faster whirring sound it makes. I know it was more expensive, but I **think** it will last a long time.

Good luck!
Dak

Got anymore info on that starter, Dak?

 

[dakonthemountain]

It is a Beck Henley, I posted about it in another thread. There was a link to info on it also. I'll look for it.
Dak

 

[dakonthemountain]

It's a Beck Arnley. Sorry for the misspelling.. Here is what I wrote in the original thread.

Their products are also carried by Advance Auto, but those are all rebuilt ones. Mine is new, with no core charge. That's why it was so expensive in the first place.

Here is a link to their company.
http://www.beckarnley.com/aboutbeck...h an Amazon gift card and free shipping)Dak

 

[TexasRho83]

It's a Beck Arnley. Sorry for the misspelling.. Here is what I wrote in the original thread.

Their products are also carried by Advance Auto, but those are all rebuilt ones. Mine is new, with no core charge. That's why it was so expensive in the first place.

Here is a link to their company.
http://www.beckarnley.com/aboutbeck...TE]Cool thanks Dak, gonna do some research.

 

[77f2504by4]

this looks like a good one for under 200 bucks.

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/10008/10002/-1

 

[LEB Ben]

Hey Dak...thanks for the info...I did end up getting an O'Reilly's Ultima starter for $75, but next week when I get paid...I'm going with a Powermaster reduction unit. Thanks for the info guys.

 

[TexasRho83]

Hey Dak...thanks for the info...I did end up getting an O'Reilly's Ultima starter for $75, but next week when I get paid...I'm going with a Powermaster reduction unit. Thanks for the info guys.

Don't be such a stranger bud!