Wondering if anyone can help, just finished my 3dr build, finally went to start her up tonight.

turned the key, she cranked over once, i stopped there just to make sure all was well, went to turn it over again and nothing!

I tested the power getting to the starter, spot on and the ignition power too all ok, took the starter off the car and earthed the body with a jump lead to the -ve terminal on the battery and put a live feed across the 2 live terminals on the starter - nothing! I'm assuming its dead??

The engine has been sat in my garage for 18months so it may be a bit stiff.

First question, is my test on the starter a good one, should it have sprung into action, can i definatley say its a gonner?

Second question, so that i dont fry a new one, whats the best way to free the engine up a bit? Crank it by hand - if so how do you do this?

And finally anyone know if other starters fit 2wd cosworths and does anyone have one going cheap i can get off them??!