Thank you all for the responses. I'll try my best to answer the questions and again a novice on this. When I hit the step starter in the cab it sounds as though something is spinning but not engaging. I do not hear any noises like slipping but more so what Kevinski said...not engaging the flywheel. That said how can I check the f/w teeth or bendix? Take it off? As far as negative cable off and under the hood to operate foot lever....I didn't follow. Sorry By "fun" project does this mean more trouble than its worth and buy a new one? Thank you