Starter is dead i think??

[xjeeeper]

Hey Ya'll I have a 85 W/the massive 2.5 in it. Yesterday I wen t out to start it and I got nothing but a buzz-- the starter Is not working- whenI bypass the solinode the same thing happens-- Do ya'll think that IT is dead or could it be something else??

[badge714]

Try tapping the starter, you may have a flat spot or dry end bearing holding it up. If you change the starter, clean the engine block where starter goes, sometimes the oil causes a voltage drop. badge714

[8Mud]

Sounds like brushes, either they are worn down to nubs or some oil has worked it´s way in there or both.
Which starter do you have? If it´s the Delco, the brushes are like $6.
If it´s the brushes a good wack with a hammer, will sometimes get you a few more starts. Seats the brushes (sometimes) just enough for another start or few.

[90xjpos]

well the definate way to diagnose the starter as dead or not. is as follows.

on the starter relay there is a post labled I for ignition of course. take a wire and connect it to that. then touch the other end of the wire to the positive post on the battery. if she turns than it is not your starter or solenoid. if not then you have your answer.