A few months back, my Rover ('70 SIIA) made an awful, loud whirring sound when I tried to start it up (it did not start, just the horrible sound). I jumped out and disconnected the battery, stopping the sound; inspected things (ignition switch, coil lead wire, etc.), found nothing obvious; replaced the battery ground cable and pos cable and starter solenoid; things worked again, all was well.
My wife had the same problem this weekend (of course when coming from the airport long-term parking at 1am). She did not disconnect the battery, but rather called (and woke) me, so I got to listen in my disoriented state to what at first I was sure was a prop. plane engine, but turned out to be the truck making the loud whirring sound again, until it died off all on its own after a few minutes. The next day (no, I didn't strand her, she took a cab home) I push started the truck and drove it home the next day, suggesting the engine etc. are fine.
Since I had a spare, I replaced the ignition switch and checked the usual wires/cables. No luck. The battery is good. I have power to the starter solenoid and the starter. It does not turn over.
I suspect the awful sound was my starting firing to life but not engaging, then eventually dying. Anyone able to confirm that before I either pull the starter to check it out (I guess I'll be able to tell if it's frozen) and/or buy a new starter...?
Thanks for any help/opinions/ideas anyone is able to offer, I appreciate it.
My wife had the same problem this weekend (of course when coming from the airport long-term parking at 1am). She did not disconnect the battery, but rather called (and woke) me, so I got to listen in my disoriented state to what at first I was sure was a prop. plane engine, but turned out to be the truck making the loud whirring sound again, until it died off all on its own after a few minutes. The next day (no, I didn't strand her, she took a cab home) I push started the truck and drove it home the next day, suggesting the engine etc. are fine.
Since I had a spare, I replaced the ignition switch and checked the usual wires/cables. No luck. The battery is good. I have power to the starter solenoid and the starter. It does not turn over.
I suspect the awful sound was my starting firing to life but not engaging, then eventually dying. Anyone able to confirm that before I either pull the starter to check it out (I guess I'll be able to tell if it's frozen) and/or buy a new starter...?
Thanks for any help/opinions/ideas anyone is able to offer, I appreciate it.
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