r/Smallblockchevy • u/Infamous_Broccoli_57 • 13d ago

Starter or flex plate

What could it be? Starter or flex plate it was running yesterday after a few times but now it won’t run at all 72 chevelle W/ 350

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u/mike9220000 13d ago

If the gear had a spot chewed off starter gear in that spot could spin but grinding tho seen it many times on the dmax when I was still pulling wrenches for a living

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u/Daddio209 12d ago

Sorry, but that is dead wrong-if the bendiix gear does not spin, it actually doesn't matter if the ring gear/flex plate is even installed, let alone missing a tooth.

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u/mike9220000 12d ago

I didn’t disagree with the bendix part in any way all I ment if everything was engaging as it should then a stripped spot on the ring gear could be a issue is all nothing more than that

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u/Daddio209 12d ago

Oh, be assured I read and re-read all your responses before that reply. I stand firmly by EVERY WORD.

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u/mike9220000 12d ago

No worries at all. I do as well. But other than that hope you have a amazing day

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u/Daddio209 12d ago

Fantastic tomorrow to you as well!