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chevyguy_72 · 01-10-2006, 08:27 PM

Ok here is the story
Took the truck to work this morning. Started fine. Went to a lunch meeting. Started fine. Went to leave the lunch meeting. A couple clicks then will barely turn over but starts. Stop for gas about 5 miles later, A couple clicks on the first try but no turn, then on tries after that one solid click and no turns. Get it towed back to my house and return to work for 3hrs. Come home and she starts right up.
When it would not start i checked the wires on the battery and starter. None were loose. Gas station had an express lube thing and they checked the battery and said no probs there.
Bad starter??
Let me know what you think.
I am about to go pull the starter and have it tested. Other than that i don't know

Thanks

67Fleet · 01-10-2006, 08:34 PM

Sounds like the starter to me. I had a similar issue with my '83 Ski Nautique. Replaced the starter and it was fine. It could also be a loose ground. That will have the similar symptoms. But you're right to go have the starter tested to be positive. No reason to buy a new one just to replace it and find out that it's not what the problem was.

**truckdude239** · 01-10-2006, 09:05 PM

check you cables and make sure they aren't coming apart inside the caseing

PanelDeland · 01-10-2006, 09:17 PM

Like truckdude said check the cables.I chased a problem like that for 2 years before I found it.Of course I was young and dumb at the time(Younger and dumber).

Bubba4spd · 01-10-2006, 09:23 PM

I've had a similar problem that turned out to be the negative ground to the frame came loose. But I didn't get any clicks. It either started or didn't.

jamesi20 · 01-10-2006, 11:02 PM

could maybe be heat saturation too...co you have a heat shield installed? chevy is notorious for this

Fred T · 01-11-2006, 12:24 AM

I thought I had replied to this earlier, guess I must not have hit the right button. If you have headers, the heat will fry the wiring in the starter. Results are exactly what you have, it gets difficult to start when the engine is warm. Does okay when things are cold. I went to a mini-starter on both my 69 and the kids S-10 Blazer. I also made a heat shield for the 69, the blazer had one.
http://4alterstart.com/pages/store/s...ters&uid=10004

KEH · 01-11-2006, 10:17 AM

I had the same problem, caused by heat from the header. Replaced the starter and installed a heat shield. No problems since then.

chevyguy_72 · 01-11-2006, 12:07 PM

I had the started check this morning and they said it was fine. When i got it out last night the activator wire from the ign looked pretty nasty so i made a new one last night. I have not been able to test this yet. Other than that I am not sure. I have also decided to put in my new headers since the starter is out so hopefully i get it all done tonight. Never know.
On a side note where is the correct place for the negative battery cable mount to the frame at? The PO has it on the motor mount, never had a problem so i left it alone.
Thanks for all the input

sneakysnake · 01-11-2006, 12:47 PM

Its always cheaper to check your wiring first,dont just look at it pull it loose,clean the ends look for damage from heat or fraying and corroded battery terminals cause more starter and charging problems.

chevyguy_72 · 01-12-2006, 11:22 AM

What did you guys use for a heat shield?
Where is the battery ground suppose to mount to the frame?
Thanks

sneakysnake · 01-12-2006, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevyguy_72

What did you guys use for a heat shield?
Where is the battery ground suppose to mount to the frame?
Thanks

You want your main battery ground mounted to the engine block because your starter draws a lot of amps.Then ground your frame and body from the engine.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...atalogId=10101

01-10-2006, 08:27 PM	#1
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	starter issue??? Ok here is the story Took the truck to work this morning. Started fine. Went to a lunch meeting. Started fine. Went to leave the lunch meeting. A couple clicks then will barely turn over but starts. Stop for gas about 5 miles later, A couple clicks on the first try but no turn, then on tries after that one solid click and no turns. Get it towed back to my house and return to work for 3hrs. Come home and she starts right up. When it would not start i checked the wires on the battery and starter. None were loose. Gas station had an express lube thing and they checked the battery and said no probs there. Bad starter?? Let me know what you think. I am about to go pull the starter and have it tested. Other than that i don't know Thanks

01-10-2006, 08:34 PM	#2
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: starter issue??? Sounds like the starter to me. I had a similar issue with my '83 Ski Nautique. Replaced the starter and it was fine. It could also be a loose ground. That will have the similar symptoms. But you're right to go have the starter tested to be positive. No reason to buy a new one just to replace it and find out that it's not what the problem was. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

01-10-2006, 09:05 PM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: starter issue??? check you cables and make sure they aren't coming apart inside the caseing __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

01-10-2006, 09:17 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: starter issue??? Like truckdude said check the cables.I chased a problem like that for 2 years before I found it.Of course I was young and dumb at the time(Younger and dumber). __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-10-2006, 09:23 PM	#5
Bubba4spd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. Georgia Posts: 254	Re: starter issue??? I've had a similar problem that turned out to be the negative ground to the frame came loose. But I didn't get any clicks. It either started or didn't.

01-10-2006, 11:02 PM	#6
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	Re: starter issue??? could maybe be heat saturation too...co you have a heat shield installed? chevy is notorious for this

01-11-2006, 12:24 AM	#7
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: starter issue??? I thought I had replied to this earlier, guess I must not have hit the right button. If you have headers, the heat will fry the wiring in the starter. Results are exactly what you have, it gets difficult to start when the engine is warm. Does okay when things are cold. I went to a mini-starter on both my 69 and the kids S-10 Blazer. I also made a heat shield for the 69, the blazer had one. http://4alterstart.com/pages/store/s...ters&uid=10004 __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

01-11-2006, 10:17 AM	#8
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	Re: starter issue??? I had the same problem, caused by heat from the header. Replaced the starter and installed a heat shield. No problems since then. __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

01-11-2006, 12:07 PM	#9
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	Re: starter issue??? I had the started check this morning and they said it was fine. When i got it out last night the activator wire from the ign looked pretty nasty so i made a new one last night. I have not been able to test this yet. Other than that I am not sure. I have also decided to put in my new headers since the starter is out so hopefully i get it all done tonight. Never know. On a side note where is the correct place for the negative battery cable mount to the frame at? The PO has it on the motor mount, never had a problem so i left it alone. Thanks for all the input

01-11-2006, 12:47 PM	#10
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: starter issue??? Its always cheaper to check your wiring first,dont just look at it pull it loose,clean the ends look for damage from heat or fraying and corroded battery terminals cause more starter and charging problems.

01-12-2006, 11:22 AM	#11
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	Re: starter issue??? What did you guys use for a heat shield? Where is the battery ground suppose to mount to the frame? Thanks

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