I have a dodge ram van 1983 where the starter keeps stalling out after 2 new ones purchased; starter is testing good/ there is a brand new battery..When the starter is being dislodge will this drain battery output; especially if new starter is put on or dislodge is corrected? Apparently the starter bolts keep moving out.(and therefore missing) I believe this has something to do with the motor mounts being in need of change.

SOURCE: 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 starter

You said it's a new start that was tested thoroughly, but just wanted to point out that if the drive mechanism is damaged or hung up, the motor may spin but not crank the engine. The drive gear should move out when the starter starts to spin, if it's locked up or turns freely either way, the drive is bad and needs to be replaced.

The other possibility is that the flywheel has some broken or damaged teeth that are preventing the starter from engaging. It may sound far fetched but there are really only a couple of reasons why the flywheel wouldn't be spinning, as a starter has a LOT of torque and shouldn't have any problem at all moving the flywheel.

SOURCE: Radio installation in 1983 dodge ram van

remove screws from dash face, remove dash face. two 10mm bolts hold stereo in place,remove bolts, gently pull stereo out. unplug stereo. install new stereo by reversing the directions

SOURCE: I have a 1992 Dodge Ram Van 318 ci. It died while

I had an intermittent starting problem and then a no start situation in a 1991 with the same engine. Changed the pickup inside the distributor. Less than $30.00.

Mitchell Baughman

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• Posted on Feb 09, 2010

SOURCE: 88 dodge ram le 150 318 carburated

Yes the rear seal on the rearend would cause a leak and would have to be pressed in.

SOURCE: my battery keeps draining down at night it's a 99 dodge durango

I had the same problem, i had a new alternator and battery but it still drained it overnight. I removed the light under the hood and its been fine since