starter engagement issues

[BLOWN38]

Can you hook the starter to the cars wiring and have someone else turn the key to see if the bendix moves? Is it making a grinding noise when you try to start?

[Ken Seegers]

Originally Posted by BLOWN38

Can you hook the starter to the cars wiring and have someone else turn the key to see if the bendix moves? Is it making a grinding noise when you try to start?

Chris,
That is how I tested it last night. It doesn't make any grinding noise. The starter just spins, like it is free. The bendix moved perfectly fine. I am thinking about placing clay against the flywheel to see where it is hitting.

Thanks
Ken

[the-big-e]

Are you using the original flywheel and crank....

[Ken Seegers]

Originally Posted by the-big-e

Are you using the original flywheel and crank....

Eddie,
Yes, I am using a stock short block.

Ken

[David Neibert]

Originally Posted by Ken Seegers

Eddie,
Yes, I am using a stock short block.

Ken

Broken crankshaft ?

[Ken Seegers]

Originally Posted by David Neibert

Broken crankshaft ?

David,
The crankshaft is good. I check the bottom of the engine prior to installing it. I can turn the crank.

Ken

[the-big-e]

It sounds like the starter ring on the flywheel might not be in the correct position....

I like using the clay idea....

[Ken Seegers]

I tried the clay trick..it engaged for a sec then spins. I changed the battery, solenoid and the same thing. I am completely stumped. When I start the car the volts go from 12.0 to 9.8...does that sound right?
Thanks
ken

[BLOWN38]

Originally Posted by Ken Seegers

I tried the clay trick..it engaged for a sec then spins. I changed the battery, solenoid and the same thing. I am completely stumped. When I start the car the volts go from 12.0 to 9.8...does that sound right?
Thanks
ken

A little low. You should have about 12.5 no load on the batt and depending on the cranking amp rating is usually in the 10's somewhere when starting.

[JeepsterSC]

It sounds to me like the bendix (the part that moves the pinion out to contact the flywheel) on the strarter is bad. Try installing a new starter

[Ken Seegers]

You won't believe this.........the motor was spinning. I could not see it from the car. Last night I had a friend come over to look at it and it was turning. I have no compression, that is due to the stud mounted rocker arms being too tight and the valves are open all the time. Now I have to redo the rocker arms. I hate stud mount rocker arms. I don't have this much trouble with my bolt down rockers. I should have the car done by Monday.

Thanks for everyone's help.

Ken