[JohnnyZ]

Pulled the engine and automatic in the fall for rebuild. Got it back and assembled. Problem is when starter is installed the engine will not rotate. Remove the starter and I can rotate the engine ok.I don’t remember ,nor can I find any spacers for between engine and trans or starter to transmission. Flex plate and spacer to crank appear to be assembled correctly , same starter I took off. I know there must be something I have overlooked, any help would be appreciated..

 

[Action]

Welcome to the FFO!

There should be a plate between the engine and transmission.
The starter bolts through that plate to the transmission. Without that plate you are going to have issues.

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[JohnnyZ]

Thanks, I’ll ck with the machine shop, Methinks it left with the engine but didn’t return.

 

[Action]

Ouch!

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[Montecresto]

Pulled the engine and automatic in the fall for rebuild. Got it back and assembled. Problem is when starter is installed the engine will not rotate. Remove the starter and I can rotate the engine ok.I don’t remember ,nor can I find any spacers for between engine and trans or starter to transmission. Flex plate and spacer to crank appear to be assembled correctly , same starter I took off. I know there must be something I have overlooked, any help would be appreciated..

Hi Johnny, we need a pic or two of your Falcon…..😊