Strarter Problem

oneba87lx · 08-06-2002, 10:03 AM

My car will start fine when it's cold, but once it gets up to operating tempature it is very hard to start. And sometimes it won't start until its cooled down. I can hear the starting trying to turn the motor.I replaced the starter within the last 2 yrs. I thought it last a liitle than it has. Maybe my headers cause additional heat and this shortens the life of my starter. Any ideas would be greatly appreaciated.

Barry Jackson · 08-06-2002, 12:26 PM

I had the same problem when we put a 351 in my 87. Headers were too close to the starter. Ended up wrapping the headers on that side and putting a shield around the starter. It does ok now, except on really hot days, then may have some delay.
You might try one of the small high output starters also. Also use a 1000 cranking amp battery.

Stang_ROTY · 08-06-2002, 03:55 PM

I have the EXACT same problem, and my starter is brand new hi-torque mini. It's the heat from the headers that expands the internals of the starter. I am currently looking for a place that sells the good metl heat shields and if I find anything I'll post something in that regards. If anyone knows of a place that sells them, please let me know. I had to push my car up to tech inspect last week to make my 1st run she was so hot.

oneba87lx · 08-06-2002, 11:52 PM

Thanks for the input. I thought about wrapping my headers there just gonna be a pain to get off.

08-06-2002, 10:03 AM	#1
oneba87lx Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: lake city, FL Posts: 26	Strarter Problem My car will start fine when it's cold, but once it gets up to operating tempature it is very hard to start. And sometimes it won't start until its cooled down. I can hear the starting trying to turn the motor.I replaced the starter within the last 2 yrs. I thought it last a liitle than it has. Maybe my headers cause additional heat and this shortens the life of my starter. Any ideas would be greatly appreaciated. __________________ 87 notch,maf conv, gt-40 int, gt-40 heads, f303, 1.6rr,24lb inj,190lph, 3 chamber flowmasters, mac equal length shorties,3.73's

08-06-2002, 12:26 PM	#2
Barry Jackson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Pitts. Pa. USA Posts: 61	starter I had the same problem when we put a 351 in my 87. Headers were too close to the starter. Ended up wrapping the headers on that side and putting a shield around the starter. It does ok now, except on really hot days, then may have some delay. You might try one of the small high output starters also. Also use a 1000 cranking amp battery.

08-06-2002, 03:55 PM	#3
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	I have the EXACT same problem, and my starter is brand new hi-torque mini. It's the heat from the headers that expands the internals of the starter. I am currently looking for a place that sells the good metl heat shields and if I find anything I'll post something in that regards. If anyone knows of a place that sells them, please let me know. I had to push my car up to tech inspect last week to make my 1st run she was so hot. __________________ Red 1993 GT Street Machine Best E.T. - 12.41/Best MPH = 108 Engine is a 1969 351 block w/393 stroker kit. Dynamic Roller Myte C4, 8 pt cage. Edlebrock Performer heads and Victor Jr. EFI, FRPP 30lb injectors & Cartech fuel system. MSD ignition. Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, adj. upper's, 3.73's, Koni rear shocks, much more

08-06-2002, 11:52 PM	#4
oneba87lx Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: lake city, FL Posts: 26	Thanks for the input. I thought about wrapping my headers there just gonna be a pain to get off. __________________ 87 notch,maf conv, gt-40 int, gt-40 heads, f303, 1.6rr,24lb inj,190lph, 3 chamber flowmasters, mac equal length shorties,3.73's

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