I am having cranking issues on my 89 GT. I just put the rebuilt motor in and had it running yesterday to get the timing right. Last night I went out to start troubleshooting the rough idle and it wouldn't crank. Today I replaced the starter solenoid on the fender, a new starter cable and had the starter and battery tested. Both tested good. After reinstalling everything it still won't turn over. I can hear the starter pop out and engage but it won't turn the motor over. I read that the engine could possibly be seized up so I removed all the plugs and had zero issues turning it over by hand. The starter thats in it is a high torque mini. My question is, does this sound like a bad starter? If so, what starter do you recommend that's not going to break the bank? I'm wanting some opinions before I go out and spend the money on a new starter and potentially have the same issue with it. Oh, one more thing, I am getting a code 67 on the CEL. I checked the clutch safety switch and whoever had the car before me bypassed it. I'm thinking it has nothing to do with the car not cranking though because up to this point it would fire right up. Any insight is much appreciated!
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