Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) new clutch, truck won't turnover

[LanceH]

Just put a new southbend DD clutch on my truck along with a new input shaft. when i went to start my truck the starter just clicks and won't turn the engine over. is there anything that could hang up and cause this. any help is appreciated.

 

[RM]

stop dont do another thing until you find out if you have free travel in youre crankshaft. take a big screwdriver and force the crank forward then backward in the block you should have around . 010 or better. if you're not absolutely sure you have this clearance do not attempt to start the engine. i would have to guess that you some how got the input shaft in wrong or it is wrong part and its forcing you're crank shaft forward into the block and locking engine. if it has play turn the engine over by hand easiest way is with alt nut in reverse if this is all good then you may of just got unlucky and starter decided to go bad or you pulled a wire out. jump the motor on the starter and see if it turns if ya only get a huge spark ya got a bad starter. good luck

 

[lil red cummins]

many years ago i sold an old pontiac engine to a guy that had the exact same problem. turned out he put bolts that were too long in the flywheel. the bolts went through the crank and were jambed against the block.



hope this helps



jim