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nroden · 10-08-2003, 11:23 PM

90% of the time my truck starts up just fine. Then every once in a while I will turn the key and it sounds like the starter motor is running but it doesn't turn the motor. Whats the deal? The starter isn't even a year old yet.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 10-09-2003, 12:00 AM

Sounds like your starter bendix is getting bad. It's the little cylinder looking thing attached to the starter that your wires hook to, it engages the starter.

O'l Buck · 10-09-2003, 01:10 AM

or you have a few broken teeth on the flexplate

nroden · 10-09-2003, 01:59 PM

Thanks guys, I'll check it all out this weekend.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-09-2003, 02:09 PM

ya may also wanna check your grounds and connections to the battery and starter sometimes therye dirty and it happens that way

kaycee · 10-09-2003, 02:49 PM

I went through 3 reman. starters before I finally got a good 1 u didn't say if it was a reman. or not just thought I would let u know what happened 2 me.I told them to check it before I took it and put it on and they did and when I would put them on ech 1 had a different problem.But I would sure check out what the others said above before I took it out.

nroden · 10-11-2003, 01:00 AM

This is my 2nd reman since April of 01. The one that was on the truck when work begun on it was real tight running and turned it over real slow. The second one made terrible noises and only got worse and when they tested it it blew the circuit on their machine at NAPA. This 3rd one had been OK so far. May I should just get a brand new one next time from O'Reillys or something.

cwilli84 · 10-11-2003, 09:40 PM

Also follow the shim procedure. I had a similar problem and messed around with shims until the first starter quit working. I followed their procedure, ending up with two half shims on one side(bolt), gave it a whirl and it has worked flawlessly ever since. The starter should come with a shim adjustment pin that goes between the bendix gear and the fly wheel. And always have them check it electrically before you leave the store . Good luck

10-08-2003, 11:23 PM	#1
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Trouble Starting 90% of the time my truck starts up just fine. Then every once in a while I will turn the key and it sounds like the starter motor is running but it doesn't turn the motor. Whats the deal? The starter isn't even a year old yet. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

10-09-2003, 12:00 AM	#2
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Sounds like your starter bendix is getting bad. It's the little cylinder looking thing attached to the starter that your wires hook to, it engages the starter. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

10-09-2003, 01:10 AM	#3
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	or you have a few broken teeth on the flexplate __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

10-09-2003, 01:59 PM	#4
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Thanks guys, I'll check it all out this weekend. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

10-09-2003, 02:09 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,303	ya may also wanna check your grounds and connections to the battery and starter sometimes therye dirty and it happens that way __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-09-2003, 02:49 PM	#6
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	I went through 3 reman. starters before I finally got a good 1 u didn't say if it was a reman. or not just thought I would let u know what happened 2 me.I told them to check it before I took it and put it on and they did and when I would put them on ech 1 had a different problem.But I would sure check out what the others said above before I took it out. __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

10-11-2003, 01:00 AM	#7
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	This is my 2nd reman since April of 01. The one that was on the truck when work begun on it was real tight running and turned it over real slow. The second one made terrible noises and only got worse and when they tested it it blew the circuit on their machine at NAPA. This 3rd one had been OK so far. May I should just get a brand new one next time from O'Reillys or something. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

10-11-2003, 09:40 PM	#8
cwilli84 1FINE69 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 239	Also follow the shim procedure. I had a similar problem and messed around with shims until the first starter quit working. I followed their procedure, ending up with two half shims on one side(bolt), gave it a whirl and it has worked flawlessly ever since. The starter should come with a shim adjustment pin that goes between the bendix gear and the fly wheel. And always have them check it electrically before you leave the store . Good luck __________________ Had a 69 swb fleetside 350zz3 w 400turbo trans oak lined bed with rhino coated sides red exterior. SOLD

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