1978 R80: was running fine and started instantly on the button, now push the button and I get a click, checked battery it was a little down but should have turned it over. Tried jumping it off a starter pack, just got a click. Recharged the battery fully and tried again, this time the starter clatters but is clearly not turning the engine. Tried bump starting it just to make sure every thing is free and turning, it still would not start but the engine is free and turning. Recharged battery again and still just getting a clatter from the starter but not turning the engine.
So am i looking at a new starter here or is something potentially seized? There was no sign of failure beforehand, no noises or difficulty starting.
Starter seems ok as it turns but does not appear to engage the engine.
Any suggestions on they way ahead with this or other methods to test the starter before i resort to removing it?
So am i looking at a new starter here or is something potentially seized? There was no sign of failure beforehand, no noises or difficulty starting.
Starter seems ok as it turns but does not appear to engage the engine.
Any suggestions on they way ahead with this or other methods to test the starter before i resort to removing it?