I think I need a new starter?

Yes. The battery install was last.

 

Ok when you hook volt meter on battery and turn key to start position what's the meter show ?

 

it drops from 12.4 to 6.2

 

I didnt test it with the second battery cause it wouldnt start either so I kind of ruled that out. something is pulling alot

 

Could be bad starter ? Drawing a lot of voltage. Does it try to turn at all ?

 

Doesn't try to turn over at all. First just clicked a bunch of time. Now the starter just spins and won't engage.. I think I'm gonna replace the starter

 

Try starter but make sure engine turns by hand

 

Bought this one. I've had bad luck with napa starters the last few years.

http://www.dbelectrical.com/p-9936-...arter-302-351-higher-torque-3205-sfd0001.aspx

 

Dang that's a good price

 

Yeah another guy on here sent me the link. I thought it was too good to be true. I called and spoke with the company. They're manufactured in the US by arrowhead electric. Said that starter is popular. They sell a few thousand a month and only 3% return rate. Plus 1yr warrenty. For that price I had to give it a try

 

Probably the same one I have on my Comet, so far has been great...

 

How long have you had it? The label on the starter say's "racing starter", how does it work in daily driver use?

 

Racing is probably nothing more than a advertising hype to make it more desirable... Kinda like Ford Racing HIGH FLOW 19Lb injectors... Those were in probably 90% of all engines built in '80s & '90s... A friend couldn't get past the fact they were HIGH FLOW, so had to be better than stock...

Anyway so far starter has been flawless, been on there around year & half...

 

Got my new starter. Not sure if it'll work. Says will fit 91 Lincoln mark VII 5.0, which is the engine I have. Also my starter just has the one cable. The new one has like a coil on the side with extra wires. Any thoughts?

 

Wire it like second diagram, it'll be fine...