I have an interesting one!
I've working on getting my 2001 TJ 4.0 Automatic back to a respectable running state, and having a nightmare of a time with it. Check this thread if you're interested in more detail on that - https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/yet-another-misfire.59466/
I just grabbed and swapped in a long block from a 2006 with like 60k (super clean motor!). After getting it started up I had reason to believe the flex plate was bad, so I went about dropping the transmission and replacing that. After getting everything buttoned up, I was able to start the engine a couple times, noticed a small issue that needed fixed. I corrected that issue and haven't been able to start since.
The starter receives power pops the bendix and gears on the flex plate and starter just touch and grind. I've tried 2 different parts store starters and an OEM one from the junk yard, they all are doing the same thing. From what I can tell, it appears the starter is about 3/8" too shallow. I think the couple times I've been able to start it I was just lucky enough to catch enough of the flex plate to get good rotation.
Anyone have any thoughts on what might be happening here and how to correct it?
I've working on getting my 2001 TJ 4.0 Automatic back to a respectable running state, and having a nightmare of a time with it. Check this thread if you're interested in more detail on that - https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/yet-another-misfire.59466/
I just grabbed and swapped in a long block from a 2006 with like 60k (super clean motor!). After getting it started up I had reason to believe the flex plate was bad, so I went about dropping the transmission and replacing that. After getting everything buttoned up, I was able to start the engine a couple times, noticed a small issue that needed fixed. I corrected that issue and haven't been able to start since.
The starter receives power pops the bendix and gears on the flex plate and starter just touch and grind. I've tried 2 different parts store starters and an OEM one from the junk yard, they all are doing the same thing. From what I can tell, it appears the starter is about 3/8" too shallow. I think the couple times I've been able to start it I was just lucky enough to catch enough of the flex plate to get good rotation.
Anyone have any thoughts on what might be happening here and how to correct it?