new starter and flex plate still grinding

[ford_forever_me]

installed a new flex plate and rebuilt the starter complete, engine and tranny mounts good, new solinoid, newer battery and cables. After about 2 dozen starts the starter will start grinding against the flexplate but will still start the engine. I then have to replace the starter drive, and it will be good for like I said about two dozen starts then... pete and repeat... I am at the headbanging stage now, help!!!

 

[blacksnapon]

installed a new flex plate and rebuilt the starter complete, engine and tranny mounts good, new solinoid, newer battery and cables. After about 2 dozen starts the starter will start grinding against the flexplate but will still start the engine. I then have to replace the starter drive, and it will be good for like I said about two dozen starts then... pete and repeat... I am at the headbanging stage now, help!!!

Unfortunately, reman starters have a tendency for this. Always keep an eye on the starter bolts. If they get a little loose, the grinding can start. Welcome to the site!

 

[TheRoadVirus]

I'm not sure what kind of vehicle you're talking about and if it may require shimming. But that's some food for thought..

 

[TexasNomad]

What kind of truck and what year of truck?
I've never had to shim any of my starters in my 79s and my 94 bronco...

 

[grantpete]

I am having the same problem with my 81 smallblock. Mine only starts it once then gets stuck engaged after the truck starts. I cant figure it out eather. good luck