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Guys My 75 Luv starter had a dead short.Was under warranty so I got a new one for free.New starter and still doesn't start.I know the old starter had a dead short because I could hear and see it arc.Could it be a fuse-able link? Ignition switch? Any input would be appreciated.

Will it turn over if you cross the connections with a screwdriver?

I was short on time when I posted this.I did get the solenoid to engage.I put the starter in about twenty minutes before I had to go to work. The connections are tight. I am going to pick up some new cable ends for the positive side...looks like the cable is pretty corroded. I will use a test light and see if I have power at the two terminals that I think are fusible links on the positive side. Any other ideas?

I will go out and use jumper cables for a chassis ground and see if it will start.

Well after cleaning the connections for the chassis at the battery it started. Damnedest thing.Usually the grounds cause the problem.

this happend to me. the starter ran, the engine tried to turn over but it just would start. up buy the coil is a white block resistor, well thats what i call it, it comes of the coil, if this sounds like the same situation take of the resistor if its broke inside replace it it costs about 2 dollars to replace, i cary extras and i have had to cange this allong side the road, i was so proud, last time this happend it was a 100 dollar tow for a 2 dollar piece,

Thanks man...but as I said in my previous post..it is fixed.