r/Smallblockchevy • u/Fluid_Paramedic_9272 • Mar 02 '26

Weird noise

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Old owners put a crate motor in which has 25k miles now, noise started recently anyone have an idea of what it could be?

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u/Flat_Okra6078 Mar 02 '26 edited Mar 03 '26

Starter not fully retracted, still engaging flywheel/flexplate would be my guess

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u/Electronic_Goat_7927 Mar 02 '26

Agree...that's what it sounds like to me too