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It sounds like you have destroyed the starter internally from excessive current draw. Now the only option will be to dismantle everything and see if there's anything left to repair. if the engine can't be turned easily by pushing the vehicle in high gear with the spark plugs removed, find out why it's hard to turn before you try to spin it over it with the starter again. Jerry
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6v starter, wiring, and starter switch
| Kellerkats | 04/14/2020 1:41 AM |
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| klhansen | 04/14/2020 1:44 AM |
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| CrowbarBob | 04/14/2020 6:42 AM |
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| klhansen | 04/14/2020 5:29 PM |
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| Hotrod Lincoln | 04/14/2020 5:50 PM |
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