starter hits b&m flexplate on 360/904 combo

I will say that mine sounded like it was going to grind the torque converter ring gear out before I realized the battery was so bad that it wouldn't engage completely. It would still spin the starter which gave a nice clashing sound. A new and charged battery made a world of difference.

i know the battery is good.. i removed the dust plate from the trans and watched the bearing on the starter shaft hit the flex plate.. the gear on the starter clears it