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| jesiv |
 Apr 13 2008, 11:58 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 5-August 07 From: Pensacola/Milton, Florida Member No.: 7,975 Region Association: Northern California  |
Well I think my starter, solenoid or both is/are going bad. Meaning after a long… hot… ride, it just won’t start just buzzes like a solenoid. After it cools down it starts right up (about two beers). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
On my old 289 Cobra jet, I just raised the hood and whacked it with a hammer – worked every time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Should I replace the solenoid, get a new starter, or just bring more beer. If I get a new starter any recommendations on what type should I get? I have heard about more HP starters, smaller, stock, etc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Regards, James |
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| swl |
Apr 13 2008, 12:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,409 Joined: 7-August 05 From: Kingston,On,Canada Member No.: 4,550 Region Association: Canada |
Do you have a multimeter? Is so try this the next time it decides not to play. Multimeter on Volts. While cranking measure across the battery terminals. Then measure between the supply to the starter and the engine/transmission (again while cranking). If there is little or no difference then most likely it is the solenoid/starter. If the second measurement is significantly lower than the first then you are looking for a an electrical problem - most likely the oft discussed grounding strap.
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get a new starter
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