Starter won't engage?
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Starter won't engage?
Hey all.
The problem is this: When I turn the key, the starter whines, exactly like it isn't engaging the flywheel. I am going on a date with my GF tonight and this is quite dissapointing, lol. I need some ideas, quickly please if you can.
The truck is a 1971 F250 Camper Special, restored.
Engine is a V8 Built 390.
That is all I know really, I am only 17 and this was a gift from my father.
Thanks everyone, I appreciate it.
-Nate
The problem is this: When I turn the key, the starter whines, exactly like it isn't engaging the flywheel. I am going on a date with my GF tonight and this is quite dissapointing, lol. I need some ideas, quickly please if you can.
The truck is a 1971 F250 Camper Special, restored.
Engine is a V8 Built 390.
That is all I know really, I am only 17 and this was a gift from my father.
Thanks everyone, I appreciate it.
-Nate
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Seneca, SC
yep, I'm also with bendix. If you've got a stick, you can roll start the truck by rolling it in either direction, putting it in first or reverse, depending on the direction you're going, and pop the clutch. don't feather it, like shifting, just let it out real fast and then put it in. This will get you started for your date. if you've got an automatic your sol.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 1999
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From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
I guess at 2 AM you either used another vehicle or didn't go out.
Grab a reman starter, as long as you don't have headers you should be able to make the swap in under 30 min.
John
Grab a reman starter, as long as you don't have headers you should be able to make the swap in under 30 min.
John
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