I have an older mini starter( aprox 10/11 years old).Everyonce in a while, after going to town to cruz around, I will go to 'sonic' for a burger. After the burger, I try and start the car,but it wont start. I tried an old trick from high school, by touching a wrench across the starter and bendix, shorting it out, and starting the car. It didnt do it all the time ( about every 2/3 weeks). Now the car wont start except you put the wrench across the starter like posted above. Question is, Do you guys think the 'Bendix' is bad,or something ? Any help would be Great. Thank you in advance. scott

Will it start if you do the same at the relay?

If it's an automatic move the shifter through the gears while holding the key in the start position. Sometimes the shift linkage will slip just a little and cause this problem.

If shorting the terminals at the starter works then you just proved its not the starter at fault. I would check the neutral safety switch first if you have one then the starter relay and wiring.

Thanx guys, I will try all that !!! Its good to get info from others who have had this same problem.. Also to Mr. Skinner, I see you live in portland Oregon. I lived in Bend oregon for Years, and Eugene. M y daughter lives in portland now. small world. thanx again all......

Where is the relay on a 66 charger?