Question for you guys , I wrote a post last week about v. train noise with comp r lifters . So I put stock lifters back in and every thing look ok but tired to crank it over with the plugs out but the starter will crank for about 30 seconds when it starts clicking so I replace starter but same thing . The starter should spend like like hell with the plugs out,do you think it could spun a bearing? Also turn the crank by hand and it seems to be free.

 

Come on guys a little help ! I need some ideas take a shot Please?

 

Have you hooked up a voltmeter to the batter when you're cranking, to see how much voltage drop you get under load? My WAG (Wild-A$$-Guess) is that your battery is dead. hth.
-Orion

 

Check the bat. and had 12.5 v. at the bat. Could it be the trans pump ? Just grabing for ideas. THANKS for the repy Anyone else have a grab. This how we help each other.

 

Quick question: You say that the starter turns over for like 30 sec. then nothing, can you wait a few seconds and try again for another 30 seconds?
Or, is the starter done for after only 30 sec. just trying to clarify b/c even a good battery can only take so much before it will give up and need charged.

Just need a little more info...Thanks

 

Everytime i get the clicking it is the battery. I believe the only way to be sure is to take it to someone and have them test it. A bad battery can start cars for a long time but not hold a charge if you have to keep cranking or leave something on.

 

Starter just clicks and will not engage. but I can turn the crank over by hand .This is got frusted!