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Sooooo, re-installed the starter and it works just fine. As I was originally removing the starter, I had noticed a broken wire. I figured I had done it as I was removing the starter. Well, that wire was the reason for the starter not working. Extra work, cleaned up the starter, and learned...

Thanks to everyone for all the info. I will look at the voltage drop at the starter/solenoid as well as the contact and the cables/ground when I get home next weekend. I appreciate all the responses. Awesome community to be a part of. Thanks again

Finally got it out. Best tool working on these is the biggest tool, (hammer)! Thank you all for the help. Tested the starter and it seems to work fine not under load. Spins fine and pinion gear pops out/engages. Going to be in the big city this week, so I'm hoping to find somewhere to have it...

I have not. I will try that today. It's just weird how solid the starter still is with everything disconnected and un-bolted. Must be binding somewhere. I'll try turning over the engine a bit to see if that helps.

Where is a good place to get a gear reduction unit? Part number? Anything special to install one?

Thanks. I have hit it pretty good already. Usually I can feel a starter give a little, but not this one. Not sure about the pinon still engaged. Reason for removing it, is all I get is the bendex solenoid clicking. Not starter/engine turn over. Want to pull it and bench test/clean it up...

Hello, hopefully just a quick question. How many mounting bolts (12 point) are there from the starter to the engine mount? I thought there were supposed to be 3 but I have wires and 3 bolts all removed and the starter is still in there solid. I have tried tapping on it to get it to budge, but...