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I think there is a problem with my starter but am having trouble diagnosing it. When I turn the key, it spins but gets stuck when trying to move upward. Does anyone know why it would not engage with the flywheel? Should I just buy a new starter?
You can perform a simple test. Try to start the engine by attaching a set of automotive jumper cables direct to the starter, connected to a battery that you know has a good charge. If the starter cranks the engine normal rpm's (at least 250 rpm on the tach)-the starter is ok. You can put some light oil on the bendix (-not grease) and move it by hand through it's normal movement range.
