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Old 01-08-2014, 06:37 PM   #8
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Re: 2000 Econoline starter problem

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Originally Posted by mechhound View Post
When it won't crank do you just get a click as if nothing is turning, or do get a whirrrr as if the starter is turning and not engaging the flywheel?
They sell amp meters you lay on the cable and you can check how many amps the starter is drawing. Use your volt meter and check battery voltage then watch what is happening as you try to crank. A battery can show full voltage and drop when a load is placed on the battery.
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