just got it please help
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3rd Gear
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just got it please help
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i am the proud new owner of a 1987 vette and i have a problem i test drove it and drove it home but now it wont start the starter is just spinning i hear that so i think there is a dead spot on the flywheel whats the best way to fix even if just temporary so i can pull it in the garage so i can work on it please and ty
ps its going to snow tonight so i want to pull it in the garage
i am the proud new owner of a 1987 vette and i have a problem i test drove it and drove it home but now it wont start the starter is just spinning i hear that so i think there is a dead spot on the flywheel whats the best way to fix even if just temporary so i can pull it in the garage so i can work on it please and ty
ps its going to snow tonight so i want to pull it in the garage
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Clifton Park NY
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i am the proud new owner of a 1987 vette and i have a problem i test drove it and drove it home but now it wont start the starter is just spinning i hear that so i think there is a dead spot on the flywheel whats the best way to fix even if just temporary so i can pull it in the garage so i can work on it please and ty
ps its going to snow tonight so i want to pull it in the garage
i am the proud new owner of a 1987 vette and i have a problem i test drove it and drove it home but now it wont start the starter is just spinning i hear that so i think there is a dead spot on the flywheel whats the best way to fix even if just temporary so i can pull it in the garage so i can work on it please and ty
ps its going to snow tonight so i want to pull it in the garage
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Santa Maria CA
Give the starter a few wacks with something.
The starter gear probably isn't shooting out forward to engage the flywheel. If you crawl under the car you'll see an aluminum cover over the tip of the starter and the flywheel. It's held by four 10 mm screws. Take those off and you can fish it out with a little maneuvering. Once off you'll be able to see what's going on under there when someone cranks the car.
The starter gear probably isn't shooting out forward to engage the flywheel. If you crawl under the car you'll see an aluminum cover over the tip of the starter and the flywheel. It's held by four 10 mm screws. Take those off and you can fish it out with a little maneuvering. Once off you'll be able to see what's going on under there when someone cranks the car.
Last edited by 86PACER; Mar 19, 2010 at 03:05 PM.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Savannah GA
Starter is not fun to get out of there. Almost makes you want a mini starter. I think they will interchange without doing anything if you want to spend some money.
Sounds like you need a solenoid. Last one I changed was about $12.
More than likely all it really needs is the crap cleaned off the "plunger" under the end cap and the bolt contact area. Don't use sandpaper, use a file or knife blade. I scraped off mine about 10 years ago and it still hasn't missed a beat.
While your in there change the starter brushes. They're cheap.
If you're don't know if that fixed it try my fix before you go to the parts store. They'll test it for nothing.
JS
Sounds like you need a solenoid. Last one I changed was about $12.
More than likely all it really needs is the crap cleaned off the "plunger" under the end cap and the bolt contact area. Don't use sandpaper, use a file or knife blade. I scraped off mine about 10 years ago and it still hasn't missed a beat.
While your in there change the starter brushes. They're cheap.
If you're don't know if that fixed it try my fix before you go to the parts store. They'll test it for nothing.
JS
