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Old Jun 24, 2018 | 09:41 PM
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My 427 Convertible starts great with no noise when cold. If hot, the starter is slow in turning over and makes a loud pop prior to engine start. Is this a heat soak problem or something else? Appreciate your input-thanks.
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Original battery? That may be the issue, and first place to start.

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Original battery? That may be the issue, and first place to start.

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Thanks for the reply, I still have the original battery. Seems strange that it only does it with hot starts.
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Thanks for the reply, I still have the original battery. Seems strange that it only does it with hot starts.
Draws more amps when warm or hot than cold...……….. more load, and possibly not enough in the battery to crank it over at normal speeds
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Draws more amps when warm or hot than cold...……….. more load, and possibly not enough in the battery to crank it over at normal speeds
I will start with a new battery and see if that cures the problem. Thanks again for the input.
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