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Old 08-21-2008, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Kpmurphy View Post
Is the starter functional? yes And we have a new battery.

does the starter cycle the engine? no not at all, it tyes but the engine does not turn over.

spark plugs removed)? yes still the engine will not turn over. just a clunck.

I took the srarter off it does work, then I put it back on just a loud clunck. not a clunck like a dead battery, just a loud clunck.

I think the engine is locked up.

I am not at my house I may need to get a large wrench and try to turn it over by hand.
The starter could pass a bench test, but not be able to turn the engine. If the intake filter got wet, then I assume that the starter was submerged in water. If it turns out that you can turn the engine by hand (I always use a socket on the crankshaft bolt)with the spark plugs still out, then you probably have a bad starter.
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