I finally got a chance to replace the starter today. Turns out the starter was fine, just a short in the ground wire that goes from the batt. to the engine block. I never had a problem with that before, so I don't understand why it would start right after the engine went pop. When I removed the starter I noticed I could turn the flywheel quite a ways with my fingers (without pushing hard). After a ways it became harder to push but I could still move it with my hand. Well, I replaced the starter and fixed the short, and now, instead of the "click" like the starter wasn't getting enough juice (which it wasn't), I get the whine of the starter. I removed the dust cover from the bottom of the tranny, and sure enough, the flywheel is turning but the engine isn't even trying to turn over. It is as though the flywheel and crankshaft have somehow become disengaged, or the crankshaft may have broken near where it joins the flywheel. When I turn the fan, I can make the flywheel turn. What do you guys think? If the crankshaft broke close to the front of the car, I'd get some engine sounds because the cylinders between the break and the flywheel would try to turn over, right? Kind of makes me wonder if my oil leak (apparently the rear main seal), the clicking noises, and now this are all related. Any suggestions?
'65 289 4V Edelbrock 1405 600CFM C-4 yada yada yada
'65 289 4V Edelbrock 1405 600CFM C-4 yada yada yada