Quote: I am probably not looking at the picture right but i'll ask based on what I think I see. why is the starter gear engaged with the flywheel 'at rest'?
Quote: I was thinking the same thing mikemee
Me to. Is the starter hitting the side of the block like often happens with a mini in a BB? If it is then when you tightened the starter bolts it may have cocked the starter nose towards the flywheel jamming the gears.
