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Jun 28, 2012 | 11:39 AM

Red 77L48

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'77 Starter

My 77 will not turn over when she's hot and most folks I talk to say it's the starter. So, this weekend I'm going to dive in a do it.

Looks like a pretty straight forward job. Anything I should be aware of that I'm NOT aware of now?

Thanks for any and all input!

Jun 28, 2012 | 12:08 PM

Jud Chapin

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The first thing I'd do is make sure the battery is good. It's not fun buying and replacing a part only to later find out something else is at fault.

Jun 28, 2012 | 12:13 PM

MelWff

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what temperature thermostat do you have? Did you check all battery cable connections including the ground under the battery box?

Jun 28, 2012 | 12:22 PM

bluedawg

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From: anchorage ak

You probably know this, but before you dive into the starter disconnect the positive battery cable.

Jun 28, 2012 | 10:38 PM

oldalaskaman

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you are to late for the cheap fixes for heat soak, but they may work, heat shield , remote starter solenoid, etc. If you install a new or rebuilt starter and at the same time do the cheap heat soak fixes , it will last longer. hope this helps

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