Thanks Mike.

I suspect the solenoid is jammed or otherwise FUBAR'd.

Wondered if I could service just the solenoid and Bendex stuff. OTOH,
sending it out for rebuild might be a better use of time; I've never
taken a starter apart.

Then again, I have 2 spare starters. At least one of which is known good.     ;)

Neil.

On Sat, Dec 15, 2012 at 1:38 PM, Mike B <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:

> ..... starter motor spins freely (it won't engage the flywheel).  If it does, the
> solenoid is defective and can be replaced or rebuilt separately.

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