Where to look first, if......
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Melting Slicks
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From: San Diego California
Where to look first, if......
With a warm/hot engine, when the key goes to START, there is sometimes a delay of as much as 2 seconds before the starter energizes. It's a '73 350 with Automatic and stock manifolds, but with 2 1/2" exhaust tubing.
Thanks in advance.
Steve
Thanks in advance.
Steve
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Melting Slicks
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From: San Diego California
It could very well be the original starter/solenoid assembly, and if so, has 76K miles and 42 years old. It sure is a bitch to hold up and install it while on your back.
I like your light weight alternative.Steve
Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
I think u are on the edge of a heat soak issue for your solenoid. Ya know there is a lot of voltage loss in all the contacts between the ign switch and the solenoid also. After 40 years they could need a clean'n or maybe even replacement. U can install a solenoid just to bypass all the switch contacts and that may help some. But the temperature effect comes from the windings inside the solenoid and a good shield will help that the best.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
Burning Brakes
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After a couple of seconds, does it turn over slower than when it's cold? Just trying to eliminate the battery as the problem. One way to check is have somebody put a digital volt meter on the battery as it first cranks to see the lowest voltage.
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Melting Slicks
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Good question. The cranking speed is always brisk, and doesn't seem to slow once it begins. The battery is about 21 months old.
Steve
Burning Brakes
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From: Lewes Delaware
Had the same problem in my 73. Replaced the solenoid with a heavy duty one and have not had a problem since.
Of course, check and clean all the connections between key/battery and starter.
Good luck!
Fran
Of course, check and clean all the connections between key/battery and starter.
Good luck!
Fran
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