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I just got my package of used parts for some things that I have been wanting to fix (I love Ebay), anyway I replaced the starter on my 1985 S-10 2x4 2.2L factory Diesel and when I went to start it, The starter continued to crank, even after the engine fired.

(The original starter did the same thing, from time to time, I use to have to disconnect the negative battery cable to get it to stop. I toasted that starter after I decided I was to tired to mess with it and drove the truck)

It cranks even after I turn the key off. Does anyone have any Ideas on how to fix this? Do I have the starter on a bind, does the diesel truck have a relay that went bad, Do I have a bent flexplate? Has any one had this problem?

I hate to think that I got ripped off on an used starter, seems kinda funny that two starters would do the same thing which leads me to believe that it is not a starter problem but something else.

The starter will disengage after I yank the battery cable and reattach it. Do you think I could just wire in a toggle? I would rather find the problem instead of hillbilling it.

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1981 Chevy LUV 4x4 2.2L Diesel 4 Speed Selling out moving over to VW TDIs.

well im not a diesel guy but usually when a started dosnt dis engage or it free s[pools you need to shim it. This usually dosnt happen on the jap trucks but you might look at it. The only other thing i could is maybe you should check your wiring becouse the soloniod could not be getting the voltage it needs thus not disengaging.

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1980 LUV 4x4, going under re-construction...

It sounds like the solenoid is sticking. The solenoid will get in a bind and the spring wont force the bendix back to disengage. Take the starter off of the truck and take it to your local parts store to get it checked. Odds are that it will stick when you get it benched checked.

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