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**passthebuck** · 02-13-2012, 02:59 PM

502ms, can you get under the truck & see what exactly happens when you (or a helper if your arm isn't long enough...) turn the key? Does the armature turn but not swing to engage the flex plate? Is it engaging the flex plate & but not turning it? It could be as simple as a new solenoid and/or a new Bendix. It's a super easy fix & as long as you're there, change the brushes & brass bushings. All this usually makes the starter like new again.

02-13-2012, 02:59 PM	#7
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Starter Questions 502ms, can you get under the truck & see what exactly happens when you (or a helper if your arm isn't long enough...) turn the key? Does the armature turn but not swing to engage the flex plate? Is it engaging the flex plate & but not turning it? It could be as simple as a new solenoid and/or a new Bendix. It's a super easy fix & as long as you're there, change the brushes & brass bushings. All this usually makes the starter like new again. __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car Last edited by passthebuck; 02-13-2012 at 03:02 PM. Reason: clarity...