shtyd80

I have a 91 Lx 5.0 and when i crank it it just slips like it has a bad flywheel. i have tried 3 different starters and i checked the flywheel and it is fine. you can hear the gear go out but just not engaging all the way. is it possible for it to be bad battery cables? the car sat for a while

MadMan@TheWheel

Are you positive that your flywheel has NO badly worn teeth? Also, over time, your bolt holes for your starter can wallow allowing the starter to shift slightly when it is engaging. Or you may need to shim. There are actually a few issues that could cause that. If you have a new battery and the cables are connected well and your starter is well grounded then that won't be the issue, you can eliminate that fast.

Ninety5five0

Shimming very well may be your problem. Are you using any shims ?

shtyd80

I'm not using any shims... I guess that could be it. Thanks.

90Lxstanger

+1 sounds like and idea, but are you sure the starter is engaing? bad solenoid possibly?

mattdel

check the ground cable first. 99.99999% of the time, you dont need shims. most starters are made to spec's of the vehicle, only universal starters NEED shims.

90Lxstanger

I think yoiu sig explains your prob. really
Sounds like the gear is spinning but its just not reaching the flywheel all the way when it is. sticky solenoid? or what, im not an expert at this stuff

shtyd80

yeah i just bought a selenoid and i have to replace it today and see if that's it.

Ninety5five0

You couldof got it tested to see if that was the problem. Advance auto does it for free. They'll let you know right there if its bad or not.