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Subject:Re: Starter problems
From:T Collins
Date:Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:21:43 -0400

I was sitting here working this problem in my head and thought what if it
was the ignition switch? But I guess I ruled that out by way of the
screwdriver test right? If the starter was good it would have spun.

I'm second guessing myself in what is a very straight forward procedure of
popping a starter in and out. Heck I am very proficient with the starter
bushing R/R (probably the hardest part of this whole thing).

Thanks,
Tony

On Sun, Jun 29, 2014 at 3:21 PM, TCollins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Hello all,
>
> I'm having starter problems. First problem is that it is a replacement
> from autozone the 3rd actually in year and a half. It worked 3 times
> yesterday when first installed. now is just click. Bushing was replaced and
> is properly seated. Engine spins by hand freely. I can push start the van
> and drive it.
>
> I tried jumping the starter with a screwdriver across terminals clank
> clink clank no spin. Only click wen trying with the key.
>
> Was there someone that mention having an extra starter that was good?
>
> I'm in Delaware this is a 85 tin top
>
> Frustrating...
>
> Thanks
> Tony