PWR 8 bolt flexplate hitting starter

[woodytxp71]

Hi to All This is my first post so don't beat me up to bad please.. I have a 2004 marauder. I purchased a tekskid forged mmr stroker long block. It came with a P.W.R. Platinum 8 bolt flexplate. When I mate the transmission to the engine. Flexplate spins freely. But if I install the starter the flexplate is on the starter gear. I unbolted the torque converter slid it back to transmission. No change I'm about to rip my hair out. Should I find another brand flexplate or could it be a different issue? I am also going to call P.W.R to see if plate could be defective. Any suggestions would be a great help. Thank's in advance

[justbob]

Is it a 164 tooth? Can't see any other reason.


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[woodytxp71]

Yes 164 tooth.

[Blown3.8]

Do you have the spacer plate installed between the block and transmission?

Looks something like this.
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTp6VNMyPugY 9vSKoapB0mKf2kNa4wCBdLWMdyXk79 31Kbvjz1aRg

[RacerX]

Yeah, check this thread out:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=67715&page=3&highlight=flexplate

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/579/lighter.jpg

[MOTOWN]

I have that exact flexplate in my car, and it fits perfectly, are you certain its installed with the correct side facing the motor?

[woodytxp71]

Do you have the spacer plate installed between the block and transmission?

Looks something like this.
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTp6VNMyPugY 9vSKoapB0mKf2kNa4wCBdLWMdyXk79 31Kbvjz1aRg

Yes. The plate is in place. It has me crazy at this point. I even tried three starters lol

[woodytxp71]

I have that exact flexplate in my car, and it fits perfectly, are you certain its installed with the correct side facing the motor?

Yes after I read your reply I had to go double check lol

[RacerX]

Could the starter be bad? Does it look like it's engaged the gear?

[woodytxp71]

Thank's racerx that post has me thinking. When I opened the flexplate it did not fit my converter.The holes were just a hair off. I called PRW tech said to enlarge the holes. (Does that seem Right?) PRW has not returned my call as of yet.What would a good replacement? If anybody has one to sell let me know. Even a stock 8 bolt at this point. Thank's to all for your help

[woodytxp71]

Could the starter be bad? Does it look like it's engaged the gear?

Yes As soon as I tighten the starter it is engaged. It figures I had everything back together and installed the starter last. :mad2:

[MOTOWN]

Yes As soon as I tighten the starter it is engaged. It figures I had everything back together and installed the starter last. :mad2:

Can you post a pic of the flexplate installed, and one of the starter?

[RacerX]

I had a starter that was three months old engage and it would not disengage. It burned out within 20 seconds. Thing is, when I pulled it, the shaft with the gear was still in the fully extended position. It never retracted. That made me think this could also just happen to be a starter issue also.

[JoeBoomz]

The torque converter holes don't look like they match exactly but they did work on both of ours - no enlarging necessary.

[woodytxp71]

We'll. I have been dealing with P.R.W. And my patience are beginning to get thin.
Can anybody recommend a different brand flexplate that will work? Or what vendor I can get one from??? thank's again to everyone for the help. Walt

[Blown3.8]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pma-pax28111/overview/make/ford

[MOTOWN]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pma-pax28111/overview/make/ford

Thats what he has now! LOL