Started out with intermittent episodes of starter spinning up but not turning motor over maybe 1-4 key turns would result in spin only then would start normally. Then it went to it won't engage even after alot of key turns.
Replaced starter - same thing, so I probably jumped to a conclusion too quickly.
Checked voltage at battery: 12.6 VDC, Checked at solenoid: 12.6 VDC
Checked at positive terminal at the + post at starter when cranking and got consistent 12.1 VDC and it stayed at that level entire time key was held in cranking position. Is that a normal voltage drop across the solenoid? I would think that should still be enough that it would spin up the starter. Any suggestions before I take off flywheel cover and pull the pinion shaft?
Replaced starter - same thing, so I probably jumped to a conclusion too quickly.
Checked voltage at battery: 12.6 VDC, Checked at solenoid: 12.6 VDC
Checked at positive terminal at the + post at starter when cranking and got consistent 12.1 VDC and it stayed at that level entire time key was held in cranking position. Is that a normal voltage drop across the solenoid? I would think that should still be enough that it would spin up the starter. Any suggestions before I take off flywheel cover and pull the pinion shaft?