Logan 6 #1 Posted January 31, 2018 So i have a 12 auto with a k301s cast iron in it. i took the engine off, rebuilt it and am putting it back on, put the engine back on, everything wired up. the starter is turning, but the engine is not turning. at all. i have rearranged and checked every wire connection. and still cant get it. always get good help and advice from this site so i have come back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 825 #2 Posted January 31, 2018 Starter drive moving into flywheel when your starter is spinning? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,114 #3 Posted February 1, 2018 Clean the starter Bendix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logan 6 #4 Posted February 1, 2018 i actually had the ground and starter hookup reversed. it is all fixed now! thanks for the help though 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,114 #5 Posted February 1, 2018 Yes if you reverse wire Kohler starter it will spin backwards and the bendix will not push out. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,407 #6 Posted February 1, 2018 Just got back from dinner, read the post ans said to self, I bet the battery cables are backwards. Read on and son of a gun you already fixed it. Nice going! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
