Ok, update... I'm going to keep this simple because I just spent about 10 minutes writing this up and my friends crappy network connection decided to dump it.


- Took new battery to Advance and it turns out it was bad, got a new battery

- Bled clutch line and replaced fluid, the old fluid was the blackest, nastiest fluid I've ever seen come out of an engine

- Checked starter cable and it appears to be pretty new looking, did not check connections though so that's something we're going to do today

- When the clutch was installed he had help from our mechanic friend that has done MANY clutch installations before, we're absolutely certain it was installed correctly.

- Just went up to Advance auto and tested the new NEW battery and alternator and they are in good working order...


When he got the replacement battery it seemed to be doing a bit better. The starter is still incredibly slow compared to my 88 Trooper, but it would catch and start the truck. Now it's doing the exact same thing again. It's just cranking so slow that the engine isn't starting. When its cranking all the accessory pullys move fine so it is def trying to start, it's just the starter is going so freakin slow that it's not enough to turn the engine over...


Any more suggestions guys? We need to get this fixed soon as my friend has gone long enough without reliable transportation, which means that i'm tired of giving him rides to work.