1998 dodge pickup wont start, new starter, starter ingages but wont turn the motor. motor turns freely, any suggestions?

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Asked by sstotler Jan 06, 2014 at 08:22 PM about the Dodge RAM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Flywheel is busted all the way around where it bolts to the engine.

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Or all the teeth on the fly wheel are missing in one spot.

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insufficient amperage...because the main ground connection what goes from the battery to the chassis is not solid and corrosion free---unbolt the main ground and wirebrush to allow the needed 300 amp connection....also the connection to the motor (near the alternator)....yes...the fatty 1/0 cable~

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The starter is not spinning when it hits the fly wheel,

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I thought you meant the starter was spinning. I agree with judge roy and make sure your battery is not dropping out under a load.

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if this was a manual would push start the vehicle...would know it's a bum starter or in need of wirebrush to the ground connections~...I keep comin' back and quittin' think magical powers from a woman named Lisa are at work...the judge is a sucker for a pleasant woman~

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