1981 Ford F150 Starter spinning but not engaging the flywhe

1981 FORD F-150
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MICHAEL31874
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1981 Ford F150 V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

2 or 3 evenings ago I went start my truck and heard the starter spin but it did not kick in to turn the flywheel. It did this 3 times before it finally kicked in, and I haven't had the same problem since. Is this a sign that the starter is on its way to going out, or does the problem lie somewhere else?
Aug 22, 2009 at 2:59 AM
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