I have an 1986 5.8 bolted to a 1983 5 speed in a 1979 pacecar. My motorcraft starter went out. I have put in two rebuilt driveworks 3185SV starters. They both spun but would not engage with the flywheel. 3185SV is the replacement starter for an 1986 5.8 with a manual trans. Question is am I using the wrong application? Should I be using a starter for an 1986 5.8 with an auto trans because that is what the motor came out of... or do I need to ask for an 1983 5.8 manual trans to match the 5 speed I currently have in the car? Did that make sense?
Thanks
Mark
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