billn

I have a 97 F150 4.6 automatic 4x4. When you try to start the engine the starter grinds like it's not engaging the flywheel unless you pull back on the shifter then it fires right up. It had issues with the shift tube, the tube was broken, the screws at the end of the tube were loose, and the bushings were wore out. I fixed these and that took the play out of the shifter, but I still have to pull back on the shifter to avoid the starter grinding and to get it to fire up. Any ideas?