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PA cars aren't a little rusty. They're a little metal-ly. Chuck

I had a 78 parts car that had a similar problem. I'd get click-whir, click-whir until it finally grabbed and would start the engine. When I finally took it apart I found chipped starter teeth. I don't know if they were the cause or a result, but I have that engine and flywheel in my car now with a different starter and no problems. If you want to test the starter solenoid wiring, make sure the transmission is in neutral, take a screwdriver or wrench, and touch it to the main lug on the starter (where the battery cable connects) and the small male connection on the solenoid. That will provide full power directly from the battery through the tool to the solenoid. If the car is in gear it will jump forward so be careful. I also had a starter begin to fall apart. The bushing in the nose had worked its way out of its seat. That starter made a terrible noise sometimes after starting as the shaft wobbled around. I imagine that it if it had broken or came all the way out, the shaft could have got misaligned and caused worse problems. The starter has a mechanical lever and pivot action from the solenoid to the gear drive. Could be that it just broke.

In the last week, at least 13 causes have been proposed for the problems Jai is having with her Z. fusible link ignition switch switch for the fuel pump EFI relay solenoid coil could still be fuel related spraying freon on the TIU ECU the auxiliary air regulator fuel pump raising the idle speed slightly potentiometer valve guide seals They cover a fairly wide spectrum. Unfortunately many can't be checked without test equipment and will result in the tried and true "remove and replace" method of troubleshooting. I'd like to suggest that Jai check and eliminate the items on the list as possible causes before we add more to the list. It can get a little overwhelming, especially with the added stress of the accident repair. Just a FWIW thought. Dennis

Jai, does it die right away or does it cough/choke as if it wants to keep running? Love the pic of Deanna in the drivers seat.

Hello! Thanksgiving is an important day to share the blessings we received the whole year. Another thanksgiving day will be in US this November. It's a great time to give appreciations once again for the harvest of the previous year. Looking forward for an exciting day everyone!

Jim, The article left out the ceremonial apologizing to the turkey and pig before they are slaughtered for the feast.

I think it goes back to 1606 here in New Scotland... early French settlers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Good_Cheer This was ~ 14 years before the Mayflower sailed. Yes we all wear tights and carry batons on Thanksgiving And yes that is Santa Claus with the ham.

Turkey sandwiches!! Happy Thanksgiving Canada

Happy Thanksgiving! Obviously, I'm familiar with the USA version of Thanksgiving, but I know nothing of the traditions and history of Canadian Thanksgiving. For my benefit and in an effort to raise the cultural awareness of your Datsun owning neighbors living south of the border, fill us in on how Thanksgiving came to be in Canada. Dennis

Thanks! What do you get when you put a 28 lb turkey and 20 hungry friends and relatives together? Nothing but enough scraps to make a pot of soup out of.... What am I supposed to eat for lunch for the rest of the week now?.. Good thing I love my friends and relatives.