You might be right. When replacing a starter it is important to check all the teeth of the flywheel ring gear for excessive wear and damage and spend a little time filing away the worst burrs.
Some starters locate on dowels and so it is important to ensure however it is located it is present and in good condition and if dual positions are available choose the correct one as a few thou can make a lot of difference between the correct meshing of teeth and a cranking engine that can be heard a couple of streets away.
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You might be right. When replacing a starter it is important to check all the teeth of the flywheel ring gear for excessive wear and damage and spend a little time filing away the worst burrs.
Some starters locate on dowels and so it is important to ensure however it is located it is present and in good condition and if dual positions are available choose the correct one as a few thou can make a lot of difference between the correct meshing of teeth and a cranking engine that can be heard a couple of streets away.