what do you mean when it does catch ??
did hitting the starter do anything ?
i have had issues before with starters
normally i will pull them apart clean them up real good .
run a small break hone inside the solenoid. and just clean everything up. although the whole no click thing has got me.
could be wire issues. ground. have you tired jumping it straight over with a screwdriver ?


owned a few .. current 86 rustbucket 2.5td . manual hubs