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cbehymer · 05-09-2009, 11:57 AM

I just put a new starter in my 68 GMC {305 V6).
When I hit the key it tries to engage the starter but it doesn't crank the engine over.

The truck sat for about a year and it was running fine before I parked it.
I can turn the engine over by hand with no problems.

I noticed that after trying to start it when I turn it over by hand I can hear the bendix releasing and clicking back into place.

I am open for any suggestions at this point.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Chris

05-09-2009, 11:57 AM	#1
cbehymer Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Burlington, WI Posts: 3	Starter issues - Need some insight I just put a new starter in my 68 GMC {305 V6). When I hit the key it tries to engage the starter but it doesn't crank the engine over. The truck sat for about a year and it was running fine before I parked it. I can turn the engine over by hand with no problems. I noticed that after trying to start it when I turn it over by hand I can hear the bendix releasing and clicking back into place. I am open for any suggestions at this point. Thanks in advance for your help. Chris