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Starter problems on a 1981.

Old May 2, 2017 | 09:48 AM
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You need to check the harness for the starter. I was having issues with starting and tested the starter and it was fine. That harness may be your culprit. I purchased a new one and all of my issues went away. You have to think about how old that harness is and the amount of heat that it has seen over its lifetime.
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Old May 2, 2017 | 02:36 PM
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Check the top side connections on the 'starter motor extension'.

http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50g&ukey=10941
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Old May 2, 2017 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Tangis
I'm in Norway.

I did run it on the bench first, and it seemed to be working fine.

Guess I'll try tapping it with a rubber hammer next, and if that works I guess I'm pulling it apart.
When I get home, I can send you my contact in Finland that is very connected. If that helps you. Let me know. His handle is FinnShark

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