[chrisreale]

The problem with my 914 is that when I try to turn the engine on, the starter just clunks, and doesn't turn the engine over. I made a jumper out of two alligator clips, and hooked them up to the solenoid(sp?). The starter motor starts to spin, but the engine doesn't turn over. Sounds like the teeth on the starter motor are not engaging with the flywheel. I removed the starter. What tests can I perform to see if the starter is good or bad. I was also told that the problem might be an ignition problem. How can I test the ignition out? If I took the starter to a mechanic, can they tell me if the starter is good or bad?