'75 Won't Restart When Engine Hot?
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Maryville Tennessee
'75 Won't Restart When Engine Hot?
Hi,
The car starts every time when it's cold, but if I drive it and then try to restart the car, it most of the time will not start back up. The starter won't engage. The various smaller wires connected to the starter looked like they once were insulated but now it's gone. I'm thinking the starter wires are getting too hot. Do you guys have any other ideas? All of the connections to the starter, battery and frame are tight. I also sanded and cleaned the ground connections. The battery cables are all original...could it be that one of them is damaged internally? Thanks for the suggestions!
Rob
The car starts every time when it's cold, but if I drive it and then try to restart the car, it most of the time will not start back up. The starter won't engage. The various smaller wires connected to the starter looked like they once were insulated but now it's gone. I'm thinking the starter wires are getting too hot. Do you guys have any other ideas? All of the connections to the starter, battery and frame are tight. I also sanded and cleaned the ground connections. The battery cables are all original...could it be that one of them is damaged internally? Thanks for the suggestions!
Rob
Cruising
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Wilton North Carolina
If you have a volt meeter you can check to see if you are getting power on the small wire after the engine is hot when you try to start it. This will take to people. If you do not have a volt meeter a test light will work. You should also have power on the thick cable at all times. If you have power your starter solenoid is going bad. If you are running headers you might want to get a heat shield or some header wrap. to help keep it cool. I had a 69 camaro that use to bun them up untill I put a heat shield on. Hope this helps
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 407
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From: Maryville Tennessee
I think I found the problem. A couple of the small starter wires were frayed and touching the ignition shielding close to where they come out of the firewall. Anyway, they're repaired now so time for a test drive. Hopefully she will get me back home this time! Thanks for the suggestions.
Rob
Rob
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Pawleys Island, SC
I had the same problem for a long time. I finally replaced my battery and never had the problem again. Apparently it was marginal and couldn't turn the starter when it was hot. How old is the battery?
