Alarming Noise When Starting 69' - Video
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Alarming Noise When Starting 69' - Video
I've owned this 69' Corvette for about 4 years now. She is stock, 2nd Flight NCRS, so no odd aftermarket stuff. Anyway, in the last couple months when starting the car, it makes a horrible sound when turning the key back. It typically takes 3 or 4 attempts of pumping the gas a little and turning the engine over before she fires up. However, when turning the key back to the starting position it makes a bad sound. The car does start up just fine and drives fine as well, but I'm guessing by the sound, something is going bad.
In order to make things easier; here is link to a YouTube video I posted with the noise;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0R5...ature=youtu.be
If anyone could help me determine what this noise is and what I should do fix it, I would really be grateful! Thanks! Don
In order to make things easier; here is link to a YouTube video I posted with the noise;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0R5...ature=youtu.be
If anyone could help me determine what this noise is and what I should do fix it, I would really be grateful! Thanks! Don
Melting Slicks
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From: Dunedin NZ.
Sounds like the starter motor throw in needs lubricated or the bearing is worn. If the starter has not been touched for a long time its probably worth having it stripped and brushes, bearings checked while you are at it JMPO
Racer
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It does sound starter related, especially since it drives fine after starting. You might want to put a replacement starter from one of the box stores on it so you can drive it while you rebuild your NCRS-correct starter. My concern would be that if your starter malfunctions or breaks apart it could damage the flywheel.
