My 77 starter trouble
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My 77 starter trouble
I had the car out the other day and drove maybe 15 minutes away and parked, when I got back in to start it, there was nothing when I turned the key. Windows and radio worked but wouldn't even turn over or click. I opened the hood grabbed at the starter wires to see if anything was loose, then gave the starter a few knocks with the tire iron and it started. Now it seems to start ok when cold but when warm it hesitates before turning over. I'm thinking of getting the ground wire kit to replace all. Is that a good first move or do you guys think it sounds like the starter itself? I would appreciate any wisdom you guys or gals can offer.
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From: Lewes Delaware
Check all connections to the starter. Check the connections to your battery, especially the ground cables to the frame. Remove and clean/inspect to be sure.
Check your battery to make sure it is putting out the volts and amps that it should. If battery is good, check the charging system, as it may not be charging the battery properly.
After that, pull the solenoid and check/replace if necessary. It might be the cause, not the starter itself.
I had the same problem on my 73 and used the above to solve the problems. Plus the R and S wires on he stater were reversed. Now it starts othe hottest of days after running an hour straight.
Fran
Check your battery to make sure it is putting out the volts and amps that it should. If battery is good, check the charging system, as it may not be charging the battery properly.
After that, pull the solenoid and check/replace if necessary. It might be the cause, not the starter itself.
I had the same problem on my 73 and used the above to solve the problems. Plus the R and S wires on he stater were reversed. Now it starts othe hottest of days after running an hour straight.
Fran
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Check all connections to the starter. Check the connections to your battery, especially the ground cables to the frame. Remove and clean/inspect to be sure.
Check your battery to make sure it is putting out the volts and amps that it should. If battery is good, check the charging system, as it may not be charging the battery properly.
After that, pull the solenoid and check/replace if necessary. It might be the cause, not the starter itself.
I had the same problem on my 73 and used the above to solve the problems. Plus the R and S wires on he stater were reversed. Now it starts othe hottest of days after running an hour straight.
Fran
Check your battery to make sure it is putting out the volts and amps that it should. If battery is good, check the charging system, as it may not be charging the battery properly.
After that, pull the solenoid and check/replace if necessary. It might be the cause, not the starter itself.
I had the same problem on my 73 and used the above to solve the problems. Plus the R and S wires on he stater were reversed. Now it starts othe hottest of days after running an hour straight.
Fran
Burning Brakes
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From: Castle Rock CO
I used to remember when the solenoids were going bad on the starter I would bang on the starter to get it to start when hot. After the engine would cool it would start. Eventually I ended up replacing the starter. Could be the solenoid on the starter going bad. Many auto parts stores can test the starter to see if it is going bad.
Here is a good Diag article
http://randysrepairshop.net/gm-1960s...tem-tests.html
Here is a good Diag article
http://randysrepairshop.net/gm-1960s...tem-tests.html
Melting Slicks
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you could take the solenoid apart and clean it, and rebuild the starter while off. Brushes probably need replaced, clean up the starter while off and a good coat of paint never hurts anything. A 2 hour job.
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I will check all connections, if those are ok, I will take the starter off and take it apart for a rebuild....... I really appreciate you guys taking the time to share your own experiences to help me out.....
