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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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Intermittent Starter Noise

My starter intermittently makes one hell of a screeching sound when trying to start. Usually, the second try is successful. The terminals have been cleaned and greased. I wonder if the cables are simply old enough that their resistance has increased to the point of borderline capability. Any other ideas on where I should look? And, what should my Ohm meter read when checking the battery cables?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Sounds like your starter over-run clutch is on the way out. It is on the starter nose behind the starter gear and can be replaced along with the gear.
 
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