ArdWrknTrk Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Great stuff, Guys. I really appreciate everyone's ideas. My neighbor is a mechanic by trade and sold me the truck a few years ago. He came over, looked at the wiring and heard the story - that it ran started fine before many, many times. He climbed under it, gave it a few friendly taps with my Tonya Harding (hammer) and it sprang to life. Love those offshore starters. Mine was good for a year. Well, you weren't crazy. Stinks that your starter didn't last, but at least you can get by until you change it. Thank you for closing the loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Great stuff, Guys. I really appreciate everyone's ideas. My neighbor is a mechanic by trade and sold me the truck a few years ago. He came over, looked at the wiring and heard the story - that it ran started fine before many, many times. He climbed under it, gave it a few friendly taps with my Tonya Harding (hammer) and it sprang to life. Love those offshore starters. Mine was good for a year. Happy to hear you found the problem. "Dead spot" starters are a running sore. There are probably some reliable brands that friends here can suggest? Jim - I'll start a new thread specifically about this "mysterious" clutch switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Happy to hear you found the problem. "Dead spot" starters are a running sore. There are probably some reliable brands that friends here can suggest? Jim - I'll start a new thread specifically about this "mysterious" clutch switch. Mine's an '87 but I'll be glad to take pictures of the harness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdude747 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Happy to hear you found the problem. "Dead spot" starters are a running sore. There are probably some reliable brands that friends here can suggest? Jim - I'll start a new thread specifically about this "mysterious" clutch switch. I'm currently running an AutoZone Duralast Reman PMGR. Decent enough quality and if you have a problem covered under the lifetime warranty, AZ's are everywhere. I tried a DB unit, but it didn't fit... Thread for reference: https://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/What-s-the-current-recommendation-on-PMGR-starters-td130935.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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