starter noises

82 GT · 08-29-2001, 05:52 PM

On my 82GT when I crank the engine over, the starter seems to be struggling. I just bought a brand new 1000 CCA battery. I was thinking maybe the starter motor was bad because of all the times it got hot next to the exhaust pipes.
I think I am going to get one of those '93 starters and put on. Which leads me to my next question...Does anyone know what wiring changes I need to do? Something about a selenoid on the starter on those smaller starters.....???

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'82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust.
1988 GT...T-5,bone stock

Unit 5302 · 08-29-2001, 07:05 PM

I wouldn't want to put a newer starter on. Just more to go wrong where you don't wanna work on it.

Ford had everybody beat with the old design, then they went backwards going to a GM style garbage piece.

Sounds like your armature is grounding on your field coils. The starter is more than likely bad.

93CobraR · 08-29-2001, 07:33 PM

I had the same problems you did after I put onmy MAC long tubes. I upgraded to one of the 92 up mini starters and it works great, sounds good to. Instead on cranking and cranking, I believe they are high torque starters cause mine fires right up when I tunr the key over.

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87 GT, Cobra R's,GT-40 heads,Crane 2031,1.7's, Edelbrock intake, long tubes,BBK cold air, Mass air,pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra,Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's.
Best time 12.759
Best MPH 106.79
Best 60' 1.695

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Stang_ROTY · 08-29-2001, 08:21 PM

I have one of those mini startes but (bout 8-9 inches long right?) I didn't buy it new. I actually got it with my car (no motor or tranny)along with the Cartech fuel system. I'm having A LOT of problems with mine. I really used it when I was getting the bugs out of my engine a month ago but now the tranny gets it hot and it's won't start the car. I even spent 20 bucks for a heat wrap from Summit. No luck. Starts great when it's cold though

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I upgraded to one of the 92 up mini starters and it works great, sounds good to. Instead on cranking and cranking, I believe they are high torque starters cause mine fires right up when I tunr the key over.

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Just need the sticker!

Red 1993 GT
1969 351 block w/393 stroker. Edlebrock Performer heads and Performer RPM EFI, FRPP 30lb injectors & Cartech fuel system. JMS chip & MSD ignition.
Dynamic Roller Myte C4, 8 pt cage, Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, adj. upper's, 3.73's, Koni rear shocks

08-29-2001, 05:52 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	starter noises On my 82GT when I crank the engine over, the starter seems to be struggling. I just bought a brand new 1000 CCA battery. I was thinking maybe the starter motor was bad because of all the times it got hot next to the exhaust pipes. I think I am going to get one of those '93 starters and put on. Which leads me to my next question...Does anyone know what wiring changes I need to do? Something about a selenoid on the starter on those smaller starters.....??? ------------------ '82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust. 1988 GT...T-5,bone stock

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08-29-2001, 07:05 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I wouldn't want to put a newer starter on. Just more to go wrong where you don't wanna work on it. Ford had everybody beat with the old design, then they went backwards going to a GM style garbage piece. Sounds like your armature is grounding on your field coils. The starter is more than likely bad.

08-29-2001, 07:33 PM	#3
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	I had the same problems you did after I put onmy MAC long tubes. I upgraded to one of the 92 up mini starters and it works great, sounds good to. Instead on cranking and cranking, I believe they are high torque starters cause mine fires right up when I tunr the key over. ------------------ 87 GT, Cobra R's,GT-40 heads,Crane 2031,1.7's, Edelbrock intake, long tubes,BBK cold air, Mass air,pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra,Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 12.759 Best MPH 106.79 Best 60' 1.695 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

08-29-2001, 08:21 PM	#4
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	I have one of those mini startes but (bout 8-9 inches long right?) I didn't buy it new. I actually got it with my car (no motor or tranny)along with the Cartech fuel system. I'm having A LOT of problems with mine. I really used it when I was getting the bugs out of my engine a month ago but now the tranny gets it hot and it's won't start the car. I even spent 20 bucks for a heat wrap from Summit. No luck. Starts great when it's cold though [/B][/QUOTE] I upgraded to one of the 92 up mini starters and it works great, sounds good to. Instead on cranking and cranking, I believe they are high torque starters cause mine fires right up when I tunr the key over. ------------------ Just need the sticker! Red 1993 GT 1969 351 block w/393 stroker. Edlebrock Performer heads and Performer RPM EFI, FRPP 30lb injectors & Cartech fuel system. JMS chip & MSD ignition. Dynamic Roller Myte C4, 8 pt cage, Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, adj. upper's, 3.73's, Koni rear shocks