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Gufshoz · 05-14-2021, 04:26 PM

Hey friends. I have searched the threads and thought I found the discussion, but I can't find it again.
I have an ongoing issue with my starter when the engine has been running at normal operating temperatures. I never have an issue with starting a cold engine, but when the car is warm, she really cranks slowly. Sometime I wonder if she's going to fire. This is not a vapor lock or fuel problem, but it is with the starter. It only happens when I turn the car off for less than about 10 minutes: like, when refueling. After sitting for a while she cranks fine.

I read somewhere that it could be an overheating starter (?) or too small of a ground cable. I have ordered a ground strap to replace the cable, but I hate to start throwing things at her and hoping something sticks.

05-14-2021, 04:26 PM	#1
Gufshoz Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Posts: 78	Starting issues when warm Hey friends. I have searched the threads and thought I found the discussion, but I can't find it again. I have an ongoing issue with my starter when the engine has been running at normal operating temperatures. I never have an issue with starting a cold engine, but when the car is warm, she really cranks slowly. Sometime I wonder if she's going to fire. This is not a vapor lock or fuel problem, but it is with the starter. It only happens when I turn the car off for less than about 10 minutes: like, when refueling. After sitting for a while she cranks fine. I read somewhere that it could be an overheating starter (?) or too small of a ground cable. I have ordered a ground strap to replace the cable, but I hate to start throwing things at her and hoping something sticks.