the start does not quit running. i can turn the key on and hit the start button. when it starts the start continues to run .any ideas of where to start before i shoot it

 

Sounds like the starter bendix is shot. It allows the starter to "kick out" when the engine is running. Sometimes they go bad and the starter spins when the engine is running because of it. It will burn your starter up if you run it like this.

 

thanks everyone for looking and not helping

 

How about an update since you are here. Did you get it figured out or not?

 

i think so it has a relay that turn off power to starter selinod