Starter

"Mike Copeland" <mcopeland RemoveThis @REMOVETHISpobox.com> wrote in message
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  >> The starter on my '94 Cheyenne, 4.3 L, with 146k has just started not
  >> engaging the first time I try to start the truck. The second try it
  >> engages
  >> and starts normally. Is the starter going out?
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 > Maybe, but first clean all the electrical connections to shiny-bright and
 > re-tighten properly. Disconnect the positive side of battery before
 > pulling any connections off.

If the starter is spinning but not engaging the flywheel on the first try,
it's the starter that's going bad. If NOTHING happens at all, then your
advice is a good starting point, but it could also be the ignition switch
itself.

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In article <oOOdnc84CswI0RHcRVn-vQ DeleteThis @adelphia.com>,
""Doc"" <noway DeleteThis @nope.com> wrote:

 > Is the starter going out?

could be the solenoid , not getting full voltage or just dirty. clean
connections is not a bod place to start. no pun intended.
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  > > Is the starter going out?
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 > could be the solenoid , not getting full voltage or just dirty. clean
 > connections is not a bod place to start. no pun intended.

I cleaned the positive battery cable (it had quiet a bit of corrosion) and
the starter hasn't missed a lick since. I appreciate all of the help you
guys gave. Thanks

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