I suspect it's the starter...but I'm not sure where to begin.
This engine with 140k has sat for many years and is destined to be pulled in favor of a 340 or 360 (and possibly rebuilt) but I'd like to get it running again so I can at least move the car around if not drive it short distances in the mean time.
Last time it ran, it spewed coolant, (hopefully through a blown freeze plug rather than a cracked block)...and it was shut down before it cooked itself (or at least I assume).
I charged the battery and tried jumping it... but turning the key does nothing. Other electricals are working -horn, wiper, headlights, etc. but no motion reaction from the starter. Turning the ignition does put a heavy a load on the battery though.
What would you do next? Does this sound like a seized motor or merely a bad starter?
Thanks for any suggestions!!
Mike
