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ad, The problem started just a few weeks ago. Before that, no problem. Yes I took off pressure plate. Replaced with a new one. Used same flywheel. It looked good I thought. Yes I got it on dowel pins for sure. I used clutch alignment tool. I really don't remember about the shims. No clutching or shi...

Well the flywheel didn't appear loose. I snugged the flywheel bolts a little anyway.
Snugged up the bell housing bolts also.
Installed the starter again, still the same.

I'll check it out in the morning. Thanks.

I'm not aware of any shims anywhere. I measured the distance from bushing to flywheel, and compared that distance with the snap ring on the shaft and bendix gear. It looks to me that they should mesh no problem. I replaced the clutch about 6 months ago, maybe the flywheel has worked loose somehow. A...

Quantum-man, Sorry for the confusion. I thought it was a wiring problem before I found my multi-meter. No the jumping didn't work. I don't see how I could have the starter bolted on wrong, the only other way it could go on is upside down. It has always fit snug up against the bell housing. The bushi...

Well I just installed the rebuilt Bosch starter, and it does the same thing.
I guess I'll drop the tranny out and check out the flywheel.
I'll let you know what I find.

Ad, Sorry I forgot to check for end play. It does have a little play. I would guess 1/32'' -1/16''. The gear turns easily in the direction it's suppose to. It turns harder the opposite way. Where is the state of Jefferson? Virginia? 82vdub, The way the ground straps were when I got it, the cable off...

Ok I think I fixed the video.
The Napa starter I had was indeed a cheaper version.
I ordered a Bosch today. I hope that is the fix. We'll see.
I would've never thought a off the shelf rebuilt could be so bad it wouldn't work.

No, it is for a diesel. Checked part #. Thanks.

Sorry for the delay it took awhile. Long video. Just wanted to cover everything. Thanks.
http://youtu.be/VM4VmYRxlN4

Well the first one I got from Napa, which lasted about 4 months. Or at least that's when all my trouble began. Most recent one is a Duralast. This has never worked, and still didn't solve anything. But both do work when out of truck, on the ground, attached to jumper cables. Man that would be great ...

That's a good idea. I'll try to post video tomorrow.

Fatmobile, Well I went and held the key for about 30-40 seconds and then felt for heat. Solenoid was cold. All wire and connections cold. It was a little warm on the end cap of the starter where the shaft rides. I pulled the starter off again to recheck operation. Put it on the floor, hooked up jump...

Yes I can rotate it around no problem. A couple spots a little tougher, but no problem really. I'm going to have get my boy to pull me to get it started, just to here it run again.

Bscutt,

Volts are 12.7 before cranking. I what till after glow pugs go, then crank and get 11.5 volts at the starter terminal. Grounded at the starter/bellhousing bolt.
I thought that should be enough, maybe not.