So the Beast tries to crank - it turns and turns and turns, but doesn't start. It's getting a spark; and I know the battery is good. Nix suggested that I need to replace the fly wheel. Sound right y'all? Or is there something else I should look into....Also, if that is the case, would anyone be willing to help me fix this sometime this upcoming weekend (presuming this would be someone not goin to Chilifest)???.....in exchange for beer, and possbily even a home cooked meal, of course.
is it turning over really fast (as in, the engine's not turning over)? Or is it turning the engine over and not starting?
Grab your distributor and see if it's loose again.
Is your starter turning, but not engaging? You might just pull the starter and have it tested, then you should also be able to look in and see if your flywheel is missing teeth. I kinda doubt that's the problem though.
You should be able to replace starter parts cheaper and easier than buying a rebuilt one (brushes, solenoid, etc--if this is the problem).
Originally Posted by Shaggy
i think the starter for that truck is like $20....prob cheaper and easier to get a new one.
$20!!!
I hate foreign cars...
Well since its getting a spark, I'd say its turning over. The flywheel shouldn't be the problem, nor the starter. Try running it on starting fluid.
you out of gas?
I've tried the starter fluid...still ain't firing....However, someone mentioned the starter, but if it's turning, then that shouldn't be the problem, right?...I guess I'll check it anyway.Originally posted by eight
Well since its getting a spark, I'd say its turning over. The flywheel shouldn't be the problem, nor the starter. Try running it on starting fluid.
QUOTE]Originally posted by Shaggy
you out of gas?[/QUOTE]
No, I have 'bout half a tank.
Anyone got a socket set I can borrow for a few hours? mine got stolen last week
Originally posted by uglyota
Grab your distributor and see if it's loose again.
Take it back! Just think about how seldomly something goes wrong on a well-built, foreign car. I know there are a few exceptions, but not too often, right?Originally posted by uglyota
$20!!!
I hate foreign cars...
Sorry for the hi jack.
Originally posted by uglyota
I'll get right on that, dad
yeah my last starter was like $25 for a 2 or three year warranty. i would check the distributor if you need to borrow some tools gimme a call.
He who dies with the most **** wins, after seeing your collection you are in the lead no doubt!
Thats right, just put your dignity in the back seat and your testerone in the small little trunk, and foreign cars are great...RIGHT JIMMYOriginally posted by TRDyota
Take it back! Just think about how seldomly something goes wrong on a well-built, foreign car. I know there are a few exceptions, but not too often, right?
Sorry for the hi jack.
Originally posted by Ingenloff
I'll get right on that, dad
that's great if you're choosing which vehicle to buy new or nearly new, but when prices on parts for an 85 furrin' car and an 85 domestic one differ by 500% I gotta say I'd rather have the domestic stuffOriginally posted by TRDyota
Take it back!
But I wouldn't trade my yota for anything (well, nothing anybody would be willing to trade me for it)
Come on Kate you took that Small engine class. If the engine makes a spark, your starter and fly wheel are fine. Look into your timing, plugs, and fuel dleivery.
Originally posted by JeepsterJayson
Come on Kate you took that Small engine class. If the engine makes a spark, your starter and fly wheel are fine. Look into your timing, plugs, and fuel dleivery.
blah blah blah
Yes, dear, i realize this...but I was asking opinions since I no longer have any tools to work on half this stuff with....nor do I ever have a full afternoon to sit around and screw with the truck - too many tests these couple of weeks.
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