Well after going through the trouble of seeing whether a different style starter would work ok for us we have found that it indeed does work fine no problem. Our trouble now is that it just doesnt wanna turn over. It will slowly crank up but seems to be getting jammed or stuck somehow. Did notice the flywheel looks rusted pretty good and did have some water in the oil but wasnt ran like that. was drained and replaced before anything. any ideas on how we can A) get it unstuck or B) see what the real issue is without pulling the motor for inspection or replacement. Its a 79 omc sterndrive ford 302. Thanks guys!!!
