grummieb

Rex, Heres the problem, NOT ENOUGH TORQUE.... Replace the axles and the hubs then give them a good 150 ft lbs of torque. Been fixing these cars since the 79 year model was introduced. Seen lots of ruined hubs and axle splines, always the same deal, insufficient torque at the axle nuts. Use a new 056 050 500 cotter pin as well. Good luck. Norm.

First remove the negative battery cable then take the two mounting bolts loose, remove the positive battery cable connector from the starter then remove the small solenoid wire, now work the starter up through the ac hose and heater hose assemblies. You can now remove the starter contact cover and inspect the starter contacts, they will be worn away by now and usually are the problem with intermittent starter operation. Take the contacts out and get a replacement set from any starter alternator repair shop, a couple bucks here and reassemble and you are on your way. You can also spend a few hundred bucks for a reman unit that has essentally the same thing done by someone else at your local auto repair facillity. Norm....