Looking for a heat resistive starter

Stang_ROTY · 02-27-2002, 08:24 PM

When I my my teardown I plan on replacing my starter. the starter I have came with the car before I dropped the engine in and it apprears to be one of those high torque mini-starters. That's all good and everything but when I run the car for a while the thing won't start until everything is cooled down. I even tried some of Summit's heat wrap crap. Didn't work. Anyway, can someone recommend a decent starter?

PKRWUD · 02-27-2002, 11:25 PM

If the starter was already experiencing problems, adding the heat wrap won't help. I would recommend an OEM replacement with the heat wrap applied. You can spend more on others, but I don't think it's necessary. For the best results, buy a new one from Ford, rather than a rebuilt one from someone else. A new one will cost more than a rebuilt, but it will last longer, too.

Take care,
-Chris

Stang_ROTY · 02-28-2002, 01:27 PM

Thanks Chris. I don't know the condition of the starter when it was given to me. The dud just handed it to me along with the Fuel system. It probably was not working right when I got it. I'll swap it for a new one and hopefully that'll solve my problem.

82 GT · 02-28-2002, 10:46 PM

Hmmm.....and I just swapped that big bulky starter out of my '82GT for one of those mini high torque units because of the same reason. I think you have a bad starter.

Stang_ROTY · 03-01-2002, 12:41 AM

Thanks...I guess I'm on the right path. I'm going to replace mine for sure.

02-27-2002, 08:24 PM	#1
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	Looking for a heat resistive starter When I my my teardown I plan on replacing my starter. the starter I have came with the car before I dropped the engine in and it apprears to be one of those high torque mini-starters. That's all good and everything but when I run the car for a while the thing won't start until everything is cooled down. I even tried some of Summit's heat wrap crap. Didn't work. Anyway, can someone recommend a decent starter? __________________ 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

02-27-2002, 11:25 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	If the starter was already experiencing problems, adding the heat wrap won't help. I would recommend an OEM replacement with the heat wrap applied. You can spend more on others, but I don't think it's necessary. For the best results, buy a new one from Ford, rather than a rebuilt one from someone else. A new one will cost more than a rebuilt, but it will last longer, too. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

02-28-2002, 01:27 PM	#3
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	Thanks Chris. I don't know the condition of the starter when it was given to me. The dud just handed it to me along with the Fuel system. It probably was not working right when I got it. I'll swap it for a new one and hopefully that'll solve my problem. __________________ 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

02-28-2002, 10:46 PM	#4
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Hmmm.....and I just swapped that big bulky starter out of my '82GT for one of those mini high torque units because of the same reason. I think you have a bad starter. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

03-01-2002, 12:41 AM	#5
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	Thanks...I guess I'm on the right path. I'm going to replace mine for sure. __________________ 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

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