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1987 Mazda Truck Starter Grinds will not start

Tiny
MAGNETORQUE
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  • 1987 MAZDA TRUCK
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 155,000 MILES
When I turn the key it makes a terrible grinding sound, it sounds like the whole engine is breaking apart. Then you can hear the starter spinning but it will not engage. I changed the starter, but the problem persists. I took the starter out and visually inspected the flywheel, it is in perfect shape, no wear on the teeth and no broken teeth. I then tested the started again to make sure it the bedix was engaging all the way, it is.
What could cause this?
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Monday, December 24th, 2007 AT 12:09 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like a B2200

The bendix might be engaging when energized but when it marrys up with the flywheel/flexplate while the overruning clutch on the starter is slipping it will not turn the engine over. Also check for excessive clearance between the flywheel and drive pinion
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