V8 STARTER NOISE

Posted by Jim L. in OR On 2013/7/9 12:26:57

Hi All,
Well, something new has been added. I've begun to notice an unpleasant "ripping sound" when starting my 55 at the point when the engine starts & key is realeased. Not every time, but with more frequency. The starter was rebuilt during "The Great Service Catch Up" almost exactly one year and 1,000 miles ago. This first happened about a week and a half ago. A friend suggested a starter or ring gear but he's not a Packard guy.
I plan on crawling under to make sure the starter bolts are tight but aside from that....
Any thoughts?