Hot Starter Question
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Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Florham Park NJ Port Credit Ontario
Hot Starter Question
So I was reading a letter to Corvette Fever in the SharkBites section and now I am confused.
When my Vette gets to operating temp and I shut it off it wont re-start when I turn the key. It wont do anything, nada. I have to wait till it cools off. Then it starts normally.
Am I suffering from Heat Soak and will one of those little starter blankets do the trick.
The Magazine said something to the effect of mounting a remote solinoid or getting a mini starter.
I am using Dynomax Ceramic headers.
What do I do?
When my Vette gets to operating temp and I shut it off it wont re-start when I turn the key. It wont do anything, nada. I have to wait till it cools off. Then it starts normally.
Am I suffering from Heat Soak and will one of those little starter blankets do the trick.
The Magazine said something to the effect of mounting a remote solinoid or getting a mini starter.
I am using Dynomax Ceramic headers.
What do I do?
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Forked River NJ
Re: Hot Starter Question (Stewart's74)
I solved it by going to a mini starter. Starts fine hot or cold. Some have insulated it and some have a remote seloniod location. Why not shave a couple of pounds and get a mini starter.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Tolar Texas
Re: Hot Starter Question (Stewart's74)
Like Gordonm said, there are several different ways to cure it.
Here's links to a budget option suggested by snaketr that I used.
GM mini starter $35. Works GREAT!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=133879
mini starters
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=119602
[Modified by MIKER, 7:17 PM 8/13/2002]
Here's links to a budget option suggested by snaketr that I used.
GM mini starter $35. Works GREAT!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=133879
mini starters
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=119602
[Modified by MIKER, 7:17 PM 8/13/2002]
Racer
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Woodstock GA
Re: Hot Starter Question (MIKER)
Happens to me. I tap my silenoid with a putter that I now keep in the Vette and it starts right back up. Starts cold %100 of the time, but when it's hot....putter time!
Yah, the guys at work get a good laugh out of it...them with their reliable Toyotas and all. :-)
Yah, the guys at work get a good laugh out of it...them with their reliable Toyotas and all. :-)
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Denton Texas
Re: Hot Starter Question (Stewart's74)
Am I suffering from Heat Soak and will one of those little starter blankets do the trick.
The Magazine said something to the effect of mounting a remote solinoid or getting a mini starter.
I am using Dynomax Ceramic headers.
What do I do?
The Magazine said something to the effect of mounting a remote solinoid or getting a mini starter.
I am using Dynomax Ceramic headers.
What do I do?
Eddie
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Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Raleigh NC
Re: Hot Starter Question (73ragtop)
If you go with one of those high dollar high torque starters, be careful. The guy I bought my car from put one on less than a year ago. The starter and solenoid were almost $300. It worked great though. Never had a bit of trouble starting when hot. Sounded like a race car when you crank it.
I fried it last week just trying to jump it.
I took the cheaper route and installed a new Delco unit. $100 or so. When it is hot, it drags a bit for a second or two and then fires up. Sounds like my wife's Suburban now until she fires up. Ha HA.
I fried it last week just trying to jump it.
I took the cheaper route and installed a new Delco unit. $100 or so. When it is hot, it drags a bit for a second or two and then fires up. Sounds like my wife's Suburban now until she fires up. Ha HA.
