I agree the starter and solenoid function fine but I think the solenoid may get stuck on the down motion which prohibits the grear from engaging. When I cleaned and lubed it it worked for about a week without issue. I don’t understand what the anti back mechanical is. > On Feb 20, 2022, at 8:02 PM, John Grady <jkg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > If it pulls in all the way it has to engage-period . If it spins ,solinoid has in fact pulled all the way , as contacts are at end of solenoid travel . There is the anti back drive mechanical part at nose just behind gear . Probably stripped . > Fits with that it works sometimes too . Not sure available as a part ., check . But starter is ok , I think . Parts in front st gear no good ? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 20, 2022, at 3:17 PM, RICHARD HUSS <rhuss214192@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> I have removed and cleaned my starter 5 times. Each time I get a few more cranks without it just spinning then it spins for the first two three or four times then it will engage. The solenoid was sticking the first time I cleaned. I thought it solved the problem. A week later the same problem. Does anyone know where to get a solenoid or replacement starter? I can’t find anything similar. Thanks Richard >> >> -- >> For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/search.htm#querylang >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Chrysler 300 Club International" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to chrysler-300-club-international+unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. >> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/chrysler-300-club-international/A6678341-57EA-4DD9-9697-F64AE0570C6E%40comcast.net. -- For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/search.htm#querylang --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Chrysler 300 Club International" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to chrysler-300-club-international+unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/chrysler-300-club-international/F904656E-C315-47C7-BE06-CF7939E37E13%40comcast.net.