I have a 1976 OMC 2.5L inline 4cylinder that I am trying to get running. Had starter rebuilt over a year ago but stopped working on it and it all sat. Been working hard the last week and finally got it to crank and run today. Took along time to get to run after changing points, distributor cap, fuel pump, thermostat and now it ran today!!!! And then out of the blue the starter just stopped turning the engine. You can hear it spin but does not turn flywheel. Take starter out and connect and the bendix kicks out and spins. Tried to put resistence on the spinning gear and cant stop it from spinning. Put it back in the engine and all you hear is starter spinning. I can turn the engine over by hand at crankshaft so it is not seized. It is a Delco/Remy starter that has the solenoid that engages the lever to engage the bendix. ANyone have any ideas?? Please help!!!
