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Tom Mazz/CT · 04-30-2014, 07:19 AM

My 59AB engine is slower to crank when hot. I have heavy battery cables, new battery (6 volt), generator is working fine, timing is set properly, water temp is good. It appears that the engine is just harder to turn when hot. I have heard that some have used a heatshield around the starter to prevent heat soaking from the exhaust . Thought I would give it a try. Does anyone know where to get one - or is this something I should make from scratch?

I am open to ideas on the tight motor!

Thanks

04-30-2014, 07:19 AM	#1
Tom Mazz/CT Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wethersfield, CT Posts: 22	Will a Starter Heatshield Help? My 59AB engine is slower to crank when hot. I have heavy battery cables, new battery (6 volt), generator is working fine, timing is set properly, water temp is good. It appears that the engine is just harder to turn when hot. I have heard that some have used a heatshield around the starter to prevent heat soaking from the exhaust . Thought I would give it a try. Does anyone know where to get one - or is this something I should make from scratch? I am open to ideas on the tight motor! Thanks