Starter Solenoid or both?, Any Suggestions… Options

[jesiv]

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

[jesiv]

Thanks for the ideas! Well today was project day as I start my new job next Monday. My plan was to simply get a new starter. So after changing the oil, installing a numeric VDO oil temp sensor, decide that I would replace the transmission grounding strap while I was at it and then go get a new starter. The PO hand put a FLAPS style grounding cable and I wanted to install the NOS strap I got a while ago.

Upon attempting to loosen the cable from the transmission, I was surprised that the cable was not secure at all (meaning I could wiggle the cable on the transmission). After removing the cable, I noticed that the body strap connection point was oxidized, so I cleaned it with my dremel and added some lithium grease to help reduce oxidation and help the connection. So now all the sudden the starter sounds new instead of old and tired.

Would be nice if this is the fix! Just need a long… hot… drive to know for sure?

Thanks again for the ideas. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)

Regards,

James