will not start, spinning noise

[rfleeman]

A week ago i drove my bronco about 25 miles and everything was working great. Even seemed like it was shifting into second better than normal. Got home and turned it off, tried to start it 5 minutes later and it wouldnt and there was a spinning noise under the truck. Replaced the started solenoid today and that didn't change anything. What else should I be looking at? Thanks in advance

 

[bknbronco]

go rap on the starter with a hammer and try to start it again. Bendix is shot in it probably. Since you could hear it spinning it definatly ant the solenoid cause you can hear it getting power.

 

[bknbronco]

well was the BFH the tool of choice here????

 

[rfleeman]

Haven't pulled it out yet. Going to try in the morning. Just thought beating on things with a hammer only work on tv. Thanks for the advice!

 

[bknbronco]

try beating on it before you pull it. Sometimes thats a quick solution if your stuck away from home. It not only works on tv's but also starters and fuel pumps too

 

[BRONCO26]

If it is the starter replace it with a late model 5.0 starter you will not regret it I did mine 1 yr ago and should have done it sooner

 

[bknbronco]

I got mine from JBG for $69! Cheep and its a mini starter. Ausome deal!

 

[broncoitis]

Yup, sounds like the starter is the culprit here. Actually, how old is the starter????

Either way, good place to start looking. Good Luck getting it up and running.

 

[Bronco Junkie]

Also, make sure the starter is not just loose...check the bolts.