Starter problems

This is probaly a stupid question but I am going to ask any way. I have a 71 Comet GT with a 250 6 cyl. The starter sounds like it is turning but it is not engaging to turn the engine over. I am not sure if it is the solenoid or the starter. If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it.

 

sounds like its time for a new starter.

 

Thanks, I thought so but I had to ask. Thanks again for the help.

 

...at least take it and have it checked...


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I did not think about that.....you can always take it to Frank's and let Effie look at it


Franks Friend....John

 

If the starter is spinning but the motor is not, it could be that the bendix is not engaging the starter to the flywheel or could be a bad section of the flywheel. Hopefully the first.

 

brain fart------------ BENDIX is the word I was trying to think of

 

Thanks for the help. Guess I will have to save up some cash. Dont have much at the moment.

 

If your starter bendix is bad better take a close look at the ring gear on your flywheel. It could be that a bad spot on the gear is what made the bendix go bad - or the bendix could make the ring gear wear.
If you just put in a new starter when you have a bad gear you will be replacing both in a short while.

 

Thanks for the info Paul.:bananaman