Seven months of head scratching over a spring which jumped off the truck one day without even saying goodby. Ain't working on these trucks just a hoot?
Three years ago a guy called me with similar problems as yours (without the sending away for a replacement starter deal). I went to look at it and immediately noticed that he was missing the spring. New spring instantly fixed the starter.
Imaginary internet mechanic friends do have their limitations.
Carl


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission