Mroldart2u
Well-Known Member
Made an attempt at starting today. Power on showed that the instrument cluster for the trip computer isn't functioning. Repaired some wires near the relay next to the power booster, power and a ground on the passenger side firewall. When trying to crank over there's, there's no heavy draw power, but it sounds like the bendix in the starter is sticking or there is possibly a bad wire to the starter. The engine did not even try to rotate.
If its a 'light' click i would say its still a bad connection somewhere, If its a heavier more substantial click, could be starter motor itself locked, or the engine is locked/froze. As mentioned I would pull all the plugs and use some sort of lube in cylinders, can be lube of choice and just let it set... (My cleveland motor had sat several years and had done the same... filled the cylinders with atf until it ran out of each. 4-5 days later bumped on starter a couple of times and had an instant oily mess, but I was happy. spun it for 30-45 sec. stuck plugs back in and fired it off)
That was 5-6 years ago, and it will start everytime with no ill effects..