| Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Make sure large enough cables, jumper cables frequently don't make enough contact to carry the load. Hook negative cable directly to starter bolt. Did the starter work before? Getting starter rebuilt is a good step in the right direction, dragging innards from worn nose bushing is hard to diagnose, worn brushes are easy to replace, overworking a worn starter is a good way to death.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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