u/Operator_Of_Plants

1976 f150 390FE with a 4 speed. Every time I replace the starter it sounds good but after that first start it sounds like the bendix is just grinding against the flywheel. Flywheel teeth look good still. All starter bolts are tight. Bendix sounds like it's spinning but not engaging the flywheel now. 4th time this has happened in a year. Where should I look next? Shims? New style of starter?

Edit: looks like there's a parts break between 1975 and 1976. I may need a pre-1976 starter to get things going. I'm gonna return my starter and return with results.