New Starter left me stranded!
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Drifting
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New Starter left me stranded!
Had to replace my starter so I got a genuine Delco starter. It apparently over-heats and the solenoid sticks until it cools down. I normally do not carry a hammer with me - otherwise I would have hit that sucker to free it up. I had to sit for 45 minutes waiting for it to cool down. Now I carry a hammer.
My question is -
a: Order a heat shield from Summit.
b: Turn this puppy in and order a new mini starter from Summit.
c: Turn this puppy in and order a new Stock starter from Summit.
The start has a lifetime warranty which I am sure is pro-rated but I should get most of my money back. I installed last fall and didn't have a chance to drive much afterwards. The lock-out only seems to happen after I've driven for about an hour and the heat builds up - short trips seem ok.
My question is -
a: Order a heat shield from Summit.
b: Turn this puppy in and order a new mini starter from Summit.
c: Turn this puppy in and order a new Stock starter from Summit.
The start has a lifetime warranty which I am sure is pro-rated but I should get most of my money back. I installed last fall and didn't have a chance to drive much afterwards. The lock-out only seems to happen after I've driven for about an hour and the heat builds up - short trips seem ok.
Last edited by IrishJoker; Apr 25, 2008 at 11:17 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '07
Like every other thread on the subject says - buy the mini Delco starter from later-model SBCs. Little gear-reduction thingy that resembles a half-sized stock starter. Works like a charm. 
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Sams advice above is the best you can get.
However check your battery voltage when this happens with a good volt meter before and after it starts. You just may not be placing a adequate charge back into the battery and is slowly running the charge out. Or, better yet go to a service center or parts store that has a 'Sun' machine {Vat 28} or equivalent that can check both your cranking and charging systems.
However check your battery voltage when this happens with a good volt meter before and after it starts. You just may not be placing a adequate charge back into the battery and is slowly running the charge out. Or, better yet go to a service center or parts store that has a 'Sun' machine {Vat 28} or equivalent that can check both your cranking and charging systems.
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Drifting
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Sams advice above is the best you can get.
However check your battery voltage when this happens with a good volt meter before and after it starts. You just may not be placing a adequate charge back into the battery and is slowly running the charge out. Or, better yet go to a service center or parts store that has a 'Sun' machine {Vat 28} or equivalent that can check both your cranking and charging systems.
However check your battery voltage when this happens with a good volt meter before and after it starts. You just may not be placing a adequate charge back into the battery and is slowly running the charge out. Or, better yet go to a service center or parts store that has a 'Sun' machine {Vat 28} or equivalent that can check both your cranking and charging systems.
Drifting
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If it doesnt disengage that usually means it needs to be shimmed. All my research material is packed so I cant tell you if it should be shimmed inside or outside but someone here should know. (or there should have been shimming instructions with your starter differenciating between wont engage / wont disengage)
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If price is no matter I'd go with the mini, and any kind of heat shield and dont be using that hammer too much or you could run into issues about the guarantee on the new not working properly one. Good Luck, Peace,,, Moosie 
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Call the place where you bought the Delco starter and tell them your problem and that you want your money back. They will probably offer you a swap to whatever you want. Your warranty may not 'allow' a refund of money....maybe only an amount that you can exchange for something else they sell. Good luck.
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Call the place where you bought the Delco starter and tell them your problem and that you want your money back. They will probably offer you a swap to whatever you want. Your warranty may not 'allow' a refund of money....maybe only an amount that you can exchange for something else they sell. Good luck.
Except most places have checking equipment. So it`s checked and declaired as nothing wrong. Electrical parts are not refundable. And a starter is an electrical part. Now what? This poor guy has crawled under his car at least twice for nothing and has to go back again. Now if he would have had his first one checked either on the car or off he wouldn`t have the starter problem any more and the car repaired with what he actually needs. Starters are normally sold exchange so his original is now probably considered gone and He may have bought a starter for nothing...
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Check your wire routing. If the S terminal wire is to close to the exhaust it will give you that problem because as the wire gets hotter its resistance goes up and the voltage to the solenoid goes down.
