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1) Check the neutral safety switch (NSS) on the tranny. Try starting the car in neutral. When in 'R', the reverse lights should light up
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We did do this, and no it won't start in neutral, and yes the back up lights come on in reverse. Thanks for the other suggestions dieselbagel, will try those too (and may be back with more questions to clarify). Can we really safely move from P to N while in the cranking position? You have to pass through R (of course).
psfred, since I first posted my question, hubby was able to test the starter using jumper cables, much as you described. The one that was 'off' the car was still attached to another motor so it didn't flip over. The starter that is in the car also worked when jumped with the cables. So that's good news.
He did mention checking the grounds, but I didn't ask what happened with that. I assumed no news meant it looked okay.
Lycoming-8, the Haynes manual also seems to indicate it could be the selenoid connections (since it clicks but doesn't start), so you could be right. I think that is the next thing to check.
Thanks for the help! I'll keep you posted.