need help with flywheel

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i have recently had a friend's son put a new 360 engine in an 85 grand wagoneer.
problem: the starter pinion gear won't release once its running. my mechanic wants like $600 just to pull the transfer case to see what's going on. he thinks i have the wrong flywheel.
complication: there is no id label on the engine. it could be any year they used that engine.
question: can anyone tell me what different flywheels were used and if there is a way to fix it? or any other ideas?

thanx for your help.

[Brazzy]

Dunno??? but I would run from your mech!!!!
Usually the gear not disengaging is NOT the fault of the flywheel thats the last place I would start yankin parts check the fit of your starter at the mounting seems I recolect sumptin bout them being a little persnickty bout how mounted. Then I would would go after the starter itself.

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Brazzy
Formerly abused 87 G.W. 170k stock
TOW,PKG,727,229,360
The Chariot

[andy d]

what brazzy said. try backing both starter bolts off till they're hand tight and retighten them evenly. will only cost you some time. youcan do it in your driveway with a 9/16 box end. does sound like a starter prob. if that doesnt work try one from a jeep.i havent bought one for years (touch wood), but i guess not all starters are rebuilt equally. http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif