1965RRR
Well-known member
SOLUTION -
Many thanks to all of you who sent suggestions for solving my problem. I checked out every one.
It seems that starter heat soak was the culprit even with a newly rebuilt heavy duty starter.
I installed a permanent magnet gear reduction starter, also known as a high torque mini starter and all seems to be fine.
Best wishes for a great weekend and remember those who paid the ultimate price to keep us safe!
PROBLEM -
My C2 is a 1965 327/350 4-speed. At first, every once in a while when turning the ignition key to start, nothing happened. However the next turn always started the engine. Eventually the engine would not start after many attempts. I had the starter rebuilt, but the same problem continued sporatically. I replaced the battery cables and both ground cables. I thought I had it licked, starting successfully many times until yesterday. After about an hour of driving, we stopped for a snack and the car would not start. I had to get several guys to give me a push while I popped the clutch. Normally the car starts on the first turn every time. When I returned home, the car started 5 times in a row. ???
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks to all of you who sent suggestions for solving my problem. I checked out every one.
It seems that starter heat soak was the culprit even with a newly rebuilt heavy duty starter.
I installed a permanent magnet gear reduction starter, also known as a high torque mini starter and all seems to be fine.
Best wishes for a great weekend and remember those who paid the ultimate price to keep us safe!
PROBLEM -
My C2 is a 1965 327/350 4-speed. At first, every once in a while when turning the ignition key to start, nothing happened. However the next turn always started the engine. Eventually the engine would not start after many attempts. I had the starter rebuilt, but the same problem continued sporatically. I replaced the battery cables and both ground cables. I thought I had it licked, starting successfully many times until yesterday. After about an hour of driving, we stopped for a snack and the car would not start. I had to get several guys to give me a push while I popped the clutch. Normally the car starts on the first turn every time. When I returned home, the car started 5 times in a row. ???
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.