91 Loyale woes

[NICALM]

I have a 91 loyale spfi 4wd 5sp. I had issues with the starter in that it would only "Click" when turning the key. After push starting it numerous times, I finally broke down and ordered a reman starter. this worked well for about a week and now occasionally the starter "whirls" but does not make contact with the flywheel.

My Grandmother had a similar issue with her 88 DL wagon. Her issues was the "clicking". Her country mechanic installed a ford selinoid which rectified her issue. I tried that too hoping to solve the problem, but to no avail.

Could I have a bum reman starter? Could this be an issue with the ignition switch? I've had multiple issues with the electrical on this car. In 4 years I've replaced the alt. twice. The first time output was non existant; The second time output was 14V+ and blew out the headlights. I do not have any "idiot" lights on the dash, EVER (even at startup) my dome light does not work when doors are opened. the door indicators on the "car" on the dash, do not work. Last winter the 4WD indicatior lights worked intermittently. The defrost indicator does not work but the defrost does.

 

I really enjoy the Loyale. and wish to get these items all fixed (myself) so any guidance on getting them fixed would be swell.

[man on the moon]

Mine does a similar thing if the ground is funny. I check it by using my jumper cables to ground the battery to the motor, and it will start then if that is the issue. Don't touch the hot post.

 

if that fixes it, just clean and tighten the ground front the starter writing harness. If not, I guess check the next thing!