1984 Ford F150 Starter problem?

1984 FORD F-150
134,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOMTHEAPPRAISER
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Recently I have had problems starting my truck. It sounds like power is getting to the starter, but that the starter (about half the turns of the key) is not engaging the engine. I'll turn the key and get this loud whirrring sound. It sometimes takes me 4 or 5 turns to even get it to turn over. Sometimes the engine will only crank once or twice and then I get that loud whirring sound.
Feb 5, 2008 at 6:59 AM
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BLACKOP555
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sound slike the starter is bad and the pinion keeps disengaging causing that whiring sound or it to not engage.
Mar 11, 2008 at 8:38 PM
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