ledfootslim Posted August 1, 2014 Report Posted August 1, 2014 Ok guys, we've been working on a 1948 Ford F-1 pickup with a 1979 400 CI Ford and a C-6. We had it running about a year ago, have had it in the shop, and tried to start it. Replaced starter and solenoid, and discovered that flex plate teeth were broken off. Replaced flex plate, bolted starter back in, and it would turn over, but not start. Took starter back and got a new one, will barely turn over to begin with, and now wont turn over at all. Took fan off, and tried to turn over with two foot extension, wont budge. Dropped transmission and exposed torque converter and flex plate, still wont budge!!! Do you guys have any insight in it, or do we just need to pull the engine?!? I know it isnt a Mopar, but you guys have been very knowledgable and helpful in the past. Quote
Dave72dt Posted August 1, 2014 Report Posted August 1, 2014 Maybe pull the plugs and try turning over by hand. Can you turn it backwards? If that doesn't work, I'd suggest removal so it can be inspected and worked on properly. You can do a better job of both, easier and sometimes faster than fighting with it in the truck. 2 Quote
ledfootslim Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Posted August 1, 2014 Maybe pull the plugs and try turning over by hand. Can you turn it backwards? If that doesn't work, I'd suggest removal so it can be inspected and worked on properly. You can do a better job of both, easier and sometimes faster than fighting with it in the truck. Yes, I forgot ot mention that we pulled the plugs as well, and it didnt make a spot of difference...... Quote
Don Coatney Posted August 1, 2014 Report Posted August 1, 2014 I would think the folks on a Ford forum could help more so than here. Quote
ledfootslim Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Posted August 1, 2014 I would think the folks on a Ford forum could help more so than here. I know, but I am not currently a member of any other forums, and thought one of you gents might have a few suggestions. Quote
Conroe Powdercoating Posted August 1, 2014 Report Posted August 1, 2014 if you pulled the plugs and its still a mother to turn, then it definitely needs cracking open to see what ya have going on. Starters just dont rip ring gear teeth off everyday. 1 Quote
mrwrstory Posted August 1, 2014 Report Posted August 1, 2014 Ditto to the general thread of advice. Disappointing but ya gotta take the plunge or bail out. Quote
Brent B3B Posted August 1, 2014 Report Posted August 1, 2014 I would think the folks on a Ford forum could help more so than here. ouch! Quote
Don Coatney Posted August 1, 2014 Report Posted August 1, 2014 http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/ 1 Quote
ledfootslim Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Posted August 1, 2014 http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/ Thanks Mr. Don! Ill register my grandad with an account on that forum, and hopefully they can provide some help on future projects, if not this one! Quote
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