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Old 07-21-2010, 03:58 PM   #11
TedG
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Default Re: Is this a battery problem?

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Originally Posted by PDXCougfan View Post
Sounds to me like your starter is on its way out and needs rebuilt. I had the same trouble on my corvette. New starter... no problems since. I think it has something to do with the brushes on the motor shorting out and swelling.. but im not sure.
Don't know about the Model A starter but from personal experience with Chevies with the Hot start problem it's usually because the brushes are worn down so badly once the springs get warm they don't have enough tension to press them against the commutator, new brushes generally fix the problem..
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