Take the starter to a parts house with test stand (most chains have one). If it's bad, order replacement from D vendor or perhaps John Hervey could rebuild. If car is straight drive and you've got a couple of friends handy, just try a push start. Even faster and easier diagnosis. Bill Robertson #5939 >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, mfdpa@xxxx wrote: > I have a 1983 that I believe has a bad starter. > Thanks for any help. > > Michael