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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 03:15 AM
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hot start problem

ive been having a problem starting my car after it gets hot. it would crank but take longer and longer to fire. i figgured it was the solenoid, so i replaced the starter. but i'm still having the problem.
i was thinking of getting the battery checked today, but the car starts right up when its cold so i dont think thats the problem. anyone have any other suggestions?

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350 (tired motor) w/ edelbrock 600cfm carb
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 05:01 AM
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if it cranks just fine hot why would you even think you have a problem in the starting system or replace any parts?
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 05:37 AM
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when its hot, the starter toils and cranks slowly but the engine wont fire for 10-15 seconds. depending on how hot it gets, the the starter will crank slowly but die, and the car will not start (but starts fine when pop-starting it rolling downhill).
i thought it was heat soak. starter had a lifetime warranty so it wasnt a big deal, but i thought it would have fixed the problem.

sorry i should have worded my post more clearly.
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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Car: 87 camaro
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now have:

new (reman) starter
new cable from battery to starter

same problem
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 06:22 AM
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Axle/Gears: Moser 12 Bolt 3.73 posi
i have that same problem, i have a remanufactured starter, and it's wrapped in a heat blanket, will start fine when cold, after it's hot it tries to turn then pauses and tries again and fires
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 07:15 AM
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maybe its a CT thing?!
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 06:09 PM
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maybe i should have checked the timing after replacing the ign control module a few weeks ago.

i think its fixed now........... find out for sure tomorrow after i get it good and hot on my way to work.
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Old Aug 5, 2003 | 06:18 PM
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well mine isnt caused by my timing
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