anyone live near kinsburg calif? broke down

[dougo]

I'm in Kingsburg California, 20 miles South of Fresno, off the 99 Fwy. In a store parking lot about to change a the starter. Autozone in same parking lot, they have one in stock. If its not the starter I have a back up plan - new rental burb beside me. If I need to get it towed, does anyone recommend or know where I can get it towed to have them look at it? Let's hope its the starter (I think it is, I've whacked at it but I think its fried).
Thanks in advance.
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[68anniversary]

I work for Oreilly Auto Parts and we would test your starter. Maybe Autozone does also. I'd get it checked out. They should be able to test your battery for you also

[vectorit]

Wish I was closer, but I sure hope you can take care of it with a new starter!

What happened? Parked, then wouldn't start?

[Jerry Jones]

There are a bunch of members out there. bump.

[dougo]

Back of solonoid is blown out. I think I can fix this.... work continues. Thanks for the leads everyone.
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[chipflyer]

Hang tight, I'll be there in 26 hours. Wish I were closer to help, good luck to you.

Jeff

[72 Super]

hope the starter fixes it for you.

[C/10 King]

Kevin Hernandez "Kev's Classics" electrical shop is located in Fresno.

[50bomb]

Good to hear all worked out. Where in Socal you at? I am in Garden Grove,Ca Orange county.

[dougo]

Originally Posted by 50bomb

Good to hear all worked out. Where in Socal you at? I am in Garden Grove,Ca Orange county.

Thank you! I'm located in Ventura, just North of you. We will have to get some so cal members together soon!
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[vectorit]

Great to hear you and the family were back on the road with just a quick fix!

That's awesome about pulling the mountains with snow, I can totally relate and feel the same way about the old burbs kickin butt.

We definitely need to get the SoCal guys to meet up.

[50bomb]

Cool not to far away...I remember someone posting about a socal meet. My truck is no where close to be a driver. Plus I have to go through the hassle in getting a title for this truck I have only Bill of sale work haaha. Thats a different story. But again Feels good to fix the Problems when broken down away from home..GOod job!

[87fleetsidedude]

my truck does that every once in a while, i just give the starter a tap with a hammer and it usually does the trick...im getting a new starter soon though.

[ThreeQtr]

I know it's a year later and I don't want to jinx you , but I've heard that big blocks are known to burn up starters especially if they have headers. They do make heat shields , though I don't know if there is one that would fit your model year suburban.

I'm curious if others have an opinion.

[Newtz67]

Originally Posted by ThreeQtr

I know it's a year later and I don't want to jinx you , but I've heard that big blocks are known to burn up starters especially if they have headers. They do make heat shields , though I don't know if there is one that would fit your model year suburban.

I'm curious if others have an opinion.

Yep, I have one on mine. It's actually a heat blanket that wraps around the starter and velcros to itself. Summitracing.com

[LockDoc]

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After I put the mini starter on my big block with headers.. no more problems.

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