thought it was the starter...

so now I have a real predicament. One day I was taking my 62 rambler ambassador out of the driveway and it stalled (which it does if I don't warm it up long enough). But when I went to start it back up, the starter made a high pitch whine sound. So of course I thought the start went bad. Had it rebuilt and of course they said the clutch went bad. So after I put the starter back in, I was expecting it to start right up. Wrong! Exact same high pitched whine. no start. Any ideas??? Is it a battery situation? Clock still works. Lights work. Just need some guidance. Hoping it's not something serious! Any guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks!



Edited by 62ramb - Jun/23/2017 at 7:15pm

Sounds like the throw out is not kicking the clutch out to engage the flywheel. If it is like a Ford starter, there Is an odd cover that has a sloped shape mounted to the side. You could remove the cover and inspect how it works when voltage is given to the stater directly with a battery, and some cables. Though before removing the cover you can verify how the clutch is being pushed out when the starter has voltage. If It does not move away from its resting position towards the far end about 3/8" or so, then the throw out is not doing its job.