Not cranking

300,000 MILES • 7.3L • V8 • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SPRINTCAR1970
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Drove it parked it went into the store returned, car won't crank. removed starter had it bench checked they said starter was good reinstalled it. still no crank. Bendix on starter engaging but motor won't turn. I thought maybe ignition switch or park neutral safety switch but by passed all switches and safeties by shorting terminals on solenoid Bendix engaging but still no crank. all battery connections are clean and corrosion free. All grounds to engine are tight.
Mar 31, 2019 at 7:58 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

You are getting power to the starter? If you are getting power to the starter and the Bendix is engaging then it has to be a problem with the flywheel or a seized engine. Your engine might have jumped time. You can get a 1/2" ratchet with a 18mm socket and try to turn the engine by hand to make sure it turns over with no resistance. Get back to us with what you find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Mar 31, 2019 at 8:46 AM
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SPRINTCAR1970
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I will try that and let you know. thank you sir.
Mar 31, 2019 at 11:38 AM
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STRAILER
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Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
Apr 4, 2019 at 4:28 AM
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