I turn the key i get the starter to spin but no engine turning, if i hit the key multiple times fast it will engage and turn over engine and start.

I was having a problem a couple days ago with strange starter noise and found my starter to be hanging from only one of the two bolts I removed the starter, cleaned it and the bolts, and bolt holes, put it back in and it worked fine for a couple more starts about 6 to be exact. I tried to start it for the 7th time and it just gave me starter spin, I was cold and i had it plugged in for about 4hrs. I had to use the fast key twitch to get it to start. is that a definite bad starter ?

and if so is this one really worth the extra money ?
NEW Ford 7.3 Diesel Starter Powerstroke Truck High Torque 2001-2006 17802
Price: $123.95 $265 to alaska

 

Double check your connections first. One or mare may be loose. Then check your starter relay. If those pan out good then it's probably the starter. How old are the batteries?

 

i checked all my connections, all tights and clean. relay was good also, batteries are a few years old three at least, were in the truck when i bought it, but i load tested them and they were still in the good range on the load tester, i tested each batteries independently three times. they are marked as 850 cca and the load tester was showing about 750-800 cca

 

If all that checked out good then it is time for a starter. Here is (IMO) the best starter and seal on the market.

NEW Ford 7.3 Diesel Starter Powerstroke Truck High Torque 2001-2006 17802: 17802 DB Electrical Starter-Alternator

 

is this the starter you are looking at ?
NEW Ford 7.3 Diesel Starter Powerstroke Truck High Torque 2001-2006 17802: 17802 DB Electrical Starter-Alternator

 

We posted the same starter that he did Ray. I have to pay a little more attention! Too late and way overtired!!!

 

the price sounded like the same but shipping sounded a little much

 

yep thats the one, but what is the SEAL you mention here ? i dont see it

 

Oppps typo......I meant DEAL. Sorry!

 

ya the price is right but the shipping is why am double triple checking if that is in fact a good starter. anything shipped to Alaska is EXPENSIVE

 

oh sweet, had me worried there, DEAL is good, because there was no seal on mine when i took it out and cleaned it, hehee

 

that's the starter I have am happy with it
thought I saw their shipping to alaska was $69

 

I think that the original shipping might have been for next day or 2nd day, not UPS ground.

 

the drop down for shipping had no options for me, only ups next day which is $ 141.00 , which is nice and fast, but really not worth the cost to me, to get it that quick. still going to buy it, its just going to HURT the check book a bit.

 

I would give them a call first. It may work out to your benefit.