starter problem?
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Car: 1984 chevy camaro
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starter problem?
hey guys i have an 84 camaro with a 350 engine. im having an issue with my possible starter or battery. ill go and start my car runs fine, and drive around, shut it off, and it acts like its struggling to turn when refiring back up often making it hard to start. i dunno if its possiblly the starter or what. its a stock 350 engine, and already have the starter shield. any help or ideas?
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Re: starter problem?
what does it sound like when trying to fire? if it sounds really slow then the starter isnt getting enough amps to turn the motor.
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Re: starter problem?
Check all the connections (including the negative side) to make sure there is no corrosion preventing good contact.
However, if it's fine cold, but sluggish hot that's often the starter itself that's weak or it's being overheated by the exhaust (despite the heat shield). Or the initial timing could be too far advanced, "fighting" against the starter.
Gear reduction mini-starters can make a BIG difference in hot starting, FYI.
However, if it's fine cold, but sluggish hot that's often the starter itself that's weak or it's being overheated by the exhaust (despite the heat shield). Or the initial timing could be too far advanced, "fighting" against the starter.
Gear reduction mini-starters can make a BIG difference in hot starting, FYI.
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Re: starter problem?
sumtimes it makeslike a grinding noise when trying to start... its been progressively gettin worseand dunno what else to do
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Re: starter problem?
my base timing is set a 8* dunno what total timing is i gotta get a light
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Re: starter problem?
it cranks fine when cold, and bad when warm..right?? When your motor heats up...it heats up the starter....I think your getting "heat soak" in the starter....meaning your starter is getting hot and not working.....you probably need a new starter....that should fix the problem. the grinding sound is either your gears on your starter are worn out (which a new starter will fix), the flexplate teeth are worn out, or the starter is mis-aligned. (which new starter has shims to space it out if mis-aligned)....I would recommend a new starter.....almost bet ya money that's what it is.....starter heat soak...
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Re: starter problem?
it cranks fine when cold, and bad when warm..right?? When your motor heats up...it heats up the starter....I think your getting "heat soak" in the starter....meaning your starter is getting hot and not working.....you probably need a new starter....that should fix the problem. the grinding sound is either your gears on your starter are worn out (which a new starter will fix), the flexplate teeth are worn out, or the starter is mis-aligned. (which new starter has shims to space it out if mis-aligned)....I would recommend a new starter.....almost bet ya money that's what it is.....starter heat soak...
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Re: starter problem?
yeah...it can be the battery...but I still think it's heat soak....they can't test for heat soak in a starter (since it's cold when you test it), but Do try charging the battery up....or getting a new one....that might be it....also check your wiring and grounds....
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Re: starter problem?
yeah...it can be the battery...but I still think it's heat soak....they can't test for heat soak in a starter (since it's cold when you test it), but Do try charging the battery up....or getting a new one....that might be it....also check your wiring and grounds....
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Re: starter problem?
no, it gets heat soaked every time, but as it wears..it makes it worse where it won't start...I had problems with mine getting heat soaked after about a year...I put a starter heat wrap on it and no more problems....but it might be battery too......
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Re: starter problem?
As the starter and its wiring gets hot it, resistance increases and it requires more current to turn over the motor. A weak spot in the system shows up as a slow turning, hot starter. Could be the starter, battery, cables or connections. Simplest to check first are the connections for power and ground. Are they good and tight with no signs of corrosion. If the cables look bad they can be replaced for about $8 each. Battery's next at $50-90. If you need to replace the starter, I'd upgrade to a newer style gear reduction starter that will be more efficient when heat soaked.
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Re: starter problem?
As the starter and its wiring gets hot it, resistance increases and it requires more current to turn over the motor. A weak spot in the system shows up as a slow turning, hot starter. Could be the starter, battery, cables or connections. Simplest to check first are the connections for power and ground. Are they good and tight with no signs of corrosion. If the cables look bad they can be replaced for about $8 each. Battery's next at $50-90. If you need to replace the starter, I'd upgrade to a newer style gear reduction starter that will be more efficient when heat soaked.
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Re: starter problem?
As the starter and its wiring gets hot it, resistance increases and it requires more current to turn over the motor. A weak spot in the system shows up as a slow turning, hot starter. Could be the starter, battery, cables or connections. Simplest to check first are the connections for power and ground. Are they good and tight with no signs of corrosion. If the cables look bad they can be replaced for about $8 each. Battery's next at $50-90. If you need to replace the starter, I'd upgrade to a newer style gear reduction starter that will be more efficient when heat soaked.
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Re: starter problem?
My dad had the same problem on an old truck with a sbc. He had 2 problems.
1: Ground was not connected well from the engine to the body.
2: Flywheel was bad. Warped.
Not saying these are you problems but just a suggestion to check out. Also Timing is important. Make sure its timed right.
1: Ground was not connected well from the engine to the body.
2: Flywheel was bad. Warped.
Not saying these are you problems but just a suggestion to check out. Also Timing is important. Make sure its timed right.
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Re: starter problem?
i just noticed that when i turn my car key on its showing maybe 12 volts. when i turn the key it drops to almost 8 volts while trying to start. when it runs its above 14 volts. that normal?
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Re: starter problem?
I for that fact also have starting problem but i think the croock in my case is the battery.
Good luck
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Re: starter problem?
how do i do the ford selonoid mod for my starter? anybody got a diagram?
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Re: starter problem?
have you checked the ignition voltidge at the starter?? i resentley discovered that my ignition switch was badley worn and that caused the starter not to work when hot, check the voltage or try to bypas with a lead when the problem accurse and see if that solves it.
(sorry if my spelling is not correct, not my language)
Best of Luck to you and your car
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