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maddogmcda
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Oct 23, 2011, 11:57 AM
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flexplate tooth missing
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Rebuilt 351c with new flexplate & used old starter which was in good condition. Now have missing tooth on flexplate. When replacing flexplate, how can I avoid this problem again. Is there a way to align starter. Thanks, 1970 ford ranchero
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Tom Greenleaf
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Oct 23, 2011, 12:06 PM
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Re: flexplate tooth missing
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? Use OE parts,
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Discretesignals
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Oct 23, 2011, 12:26 PM
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Re: flexplate tooth missing
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Was the tooth broken off or just worn down?
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maddogmcda
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Oct 23, 2011, 12:49 PM
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Re: flexplate tooth missing
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After sarting the engine for let's say 6 months, starter would spin. Removed starter and noticed a tooth was gone. Really want to avoid same thing happening again after installing replacement flexplate, Maddog
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Tom Greenleaf
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Oct 23, 2011, 5:35 PM
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Re: flexplate tooth missing
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That flexplate also called a flywheel or the ring gear on it is replaceable in whole. Shouldn't loose a tooth as mentioned like that but if starter is asked to start a running engine you are on your own.
You are lucky as this one is relatively easy as they go,
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Discretesignals
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Oct 23, 2011, 7:22 PM
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Re: flexplate tooth missing
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You could take your flexplate to the dentist. j/k
I believe you can fix that by welding another tooth on there. Weld a bead and file it to make a tooth. As long as your engine isn't kicking back while starting you shouldn't break anymore teeth off.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Oct 23, 2011, 7:24 PM)
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