Mini Starter Not Engaging Converter

[erik70rt]

When I put headers and a nee exhaust on my 'vert (318/904), I picked up a Powermaster 9300 mini starter for it.  Bolted in just right and I buttoned up everything today.  Got in the car and turned the key...

Started cranked but doesn't engage the ring.  The original starter engaged it just fine.  Is that model of mini starter not right for my application?  Any other thoughts?

[BIGSHCLUNK]

Junk starter? Spins but doesn't engage?        I don't know anything about Powermaster but I have seen this happen with a reman or two over the years. I got a Denso form Dave @ Roseville years ago no issues

[Brads70]

Maybe pull it back out and bench test it to make sure it throws out the gear ok?

[cuda hunter]

Can't you just pull it off the trans, let it hang there and test it there.  Just have to have another person hit the ignition while your under the vehicle. 

[Chryco Psycho]

Powermaster huh , almost always have problems with them 

[MoparLeo]

A hanging, high torque starter will jump around and break something if left loose. Not a wise thing to do.

[BIGSHCLUNK]

       hang onto it if you go that route

[Topcat]

Just buy a reman OEM at parts store.

Cheap and they work good.

[cuda hunter]

I'd have a hard time going back to OEM.  three times the weight and huge.   especially with headers.  You might not even be able to get an oem back in with headers. 
Now on a restoration, different story.   My opinion of course.  I love the mini's. 

[erik70rt]

Powermaster huh , almost always have problems with them 

What do you recommend?

[erik70rt]

Fixed.  Started wasn't seated properly in the housing.  A quick adjustment and all is well.