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pissonNOS · 07-11-2004, 05:27 PM

been cruising last 2 night in a row and when i shut my truck off it wont start after unless i get a boost. So saturday i checked the charging system and everything turns out ok there i had one loose wire on the alternator i fixed. after i had all the charging fixed and it still wouldnt start i tapped the starter and it started fine. now i have not been cruising all day today (sunday ) and the truck is running fine and starts everytime. anyone know what this would be ? maybe because its so hot out?
thanks

cableguy0 · 07-11-2004, 07:09 PM

sounds like your starter might be on its way out or its getting heat soaked from headers or exhaust

ChevLoRay · 07-11-2004, 09:21 PM

He's right. If you are running headers, you should visit your friendly local Auto Zone type of store and get the heat shield that goes on the solenoid. If it is your starter, then get one and put it on when you change it out.

Also, lean fuel mixtures cause hotter combustion temps. I found this little tidbit when I went to a different carb and all of a sudden, I had heat soak problems with my starter, when I'd been driving it for 2 years without any problems. Put the heat shield on it, and it hasn't missed a beat in 3 years.

pissonNOS · 07-12-2004, 12:54 AM

i got sick of rebuilding the stock starter so i finally broke down today and put a new one in

07-11-2004, 05:27 PM	#1
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	starter problems???? I think been cruising last 2 night in a row and when i shut my truck off it wont start after unless i get a boost. So saturday i checked the charging system and everything turns out ok there i had one loose wire on the alternator i fixed. after i had all the charging fixed and it still wouldnt start i tapped the starter and it started fine. now i have not been cruising all day today (sunday ) and the truck is running fine and starts everytime. anyone know what this would be ? maybe because its so hot out? thanks __________________ 69 GMC bagged

07-11-2004, 07:09 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	sounds like your starter might be on its way out or its getting heat soaked from headers or exhaust __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

07-11-2004, 09:21 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	He's right. If you are running headers, you should visit your friendly local Auto Zone type of store and get the heat shield that goes on the solenoid. If it is your starter, then get one and put it on when you change it out. Also, lean fuel mixtures cause hotter combustion temps. I found this little tidbit when I went to a different carb and all of a sudden, I had heat soak problems with my starter, when I'd been driving it for 2 years without any problems. Put the heat shield on it, and it hasn't missed a beat in 3 years. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-12-2004, 12:54 AM	#4
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	i got sick of rebuilding the stock starter so i finally broke down today and put a new one in __________________ 69 GMC bagged



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