1985 Chrysler New Yorker

1985 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER
100,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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OVERTHEHILLMAN
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hi guys i got a starter problem...5 new starters,new relay,new wire loom and inspected ring gear and it still wont turn engine..i have put new batt as well can you tell me what the scoop is..thanks Tom
Dec 12, 2009 at 12:05 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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can you turn the engine over by hand?

does the starter sound like it hits the flywheel teeth but just cant turn the engine over?
Dec 12, 2009 at 3:54 PM
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OVERTHEHILLMAN
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thank you for your reply sir.Yes the engine turns over by hand and each time i have put new starter in the engine cranks and runs but the very next time i go to crank it it wont turn...is it possiable i can shim the starter??...thatnks again Tom.
Dec 12, 2009 at 11:49 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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what doesn't turn, the engine or the starter?
Dec 13, 2009 at 6:16 PM
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OVERTHEHILLMAN
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car pros? lmao....thanks for nothing
Dec 14, 2009 at 12:08 AM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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I'm trying to help you, but you are not giving me enough information.

You have not said what is not happening the second time you try to start the car.

Either the starter does nothing, or the starter tries to turn the engine over, but cant.
Dec 14, 2009 at 4:01 PM
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