Starter

[TomC]

My starter just went out on my 78 bronco at the store. I need to know if there is any way for me to still start it in order to get it home so that I can replace the starter

 

[BigNasty]

If it has a standard tranny, yes.

If an auto.. no, unless it is the solenoid instead of the starter.

The two large terminals on the solenoid can be jumpered with a set of jumper cables to activate the starter. Only for a few seconds though and expect to see fireworks from it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

A standard can be 'jumped' by having the vehicle pushed in nuetral (someone in the seat ready to start the engine AND stop the vehicle /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> ) and dumping the clutch hard after shifting into second gear.

This also works while being pushed backwards, just be sure to put the tranny in reverse if going that direction. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[TomC]

it is an auto. I guess I am just going to have to fix it in the parking lot. oh well

 

[TomC]

I just installed a new starter and selinoid and when I try to start it up I still hear a clicking noise from the bell housing. Any other ideas. or could it be mis aligned with the fly wheel????