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From: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>
>
> I far more expect the starter itself is
> dodgy. I've bench tested the starter and it does spin freely- though with
> not great enthusiasm. I'm used to Chevy 350's with starters that have
> enough torque to tear your arm off. These Lucas starters.... they seem a
> bit wimpy. I have another starter core in the pile I should consider
> swapping parts with, I suppose. Seems to me the starters should spin in a
> snappy manner, not like an anemic heater fan.
Probably stating the obvious, but did you remember to attach the engine ground
strap?
BTDT,
Cheers,
Bill.
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