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Verifiedstarter drive needs to be checked...just get a new starter
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VerifiedThis has nothing to do with the starter drive if the starter is cranking over strong.
See if a few small shots of starting fluid into the intake allows the engine to start for a few seconds, if so, check the fuel pump but if the engine didn't start with the starting fluid, check for a s spark.
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