Posted by johnny maverick (IP: 209.214.171.188) on December 26, 2000 at 15:22:59:
In Reply to: Re: starter plate posted by Charlie on December 26, 2000 at 13:26:22:
: You're right about the 70 302... the 302 started in 1971. Yes you need a plate between the block and tranny if you don't have one they're easy to find I have an extra (for a C4) if you want it email me. If the starter is spinning it can't be the solenoid but it could be the bendix. It also could be that the teeth on the flexplate are shot from it being misaligned for so long. You'll need to pull the starter and look at the teeth. Hope this helps. -CP
: : i thought the same thing, but it is my understanding that ford did not put a 302 in 70 mavs.(is that correct?) i bought the carwith the 302 in it already. it is a drag car and the previous owner had done alot to it. i have lost his # and don't have anyway to get intouch with him to help answer any questions i have. when i go to the parts house i give them a 72 302 to look for parts and so far all the parts have fit. i am sure most 302'2 around that year are all the same. there is no plate between the bell housing and block in my car. i started having trouble starting the car at the track, people said the plate was missing, but it used to start fine before!!! you can hear the gear spinning but it is not engaging. is that the bendix or the cylinoid???? once again thanks.
thanks old guy and charlie for your help. the information you guys give will be helpful. charlie thanks for the offer on the plate, but i have already purchased one in my efforts to find the problem. i guess a starter is in my future... thanks to the FORD GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!