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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

10-01-2015, 09:10

Replies: 15

Trouble starting engine when hot, soon after shutting off

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Posted By MarkSF

Re: Trouble starting engine when hot, soon after shutting off

"If it is accessible you can unship the starter motor/solenoid and take them to an automotive shop for testing."

Unfortunately, that's not going to tell you much, if you have a problem that's very...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-01-2015, 11:58

Replies: 15

Trouble starting engine when hot, soon after shutting off

Views: 2,782

Posted By MarkSF

Re: Trouble starting engine when hot, soon after shutting off

My greatest problem was that it was SO intermittent. Once every few months at the most inopportune moment.

I've now got new 00 gauge battery cables, a new group 31 battery, a new starter switch,...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-01-2015, 11:21

Replies: 15

Trouble starting engine when hot, soon after shutting off

Views: 2,782

Posted By MarkSF

Re: Trouble starting engine when hot, soon after shutting off

All worth trying, but I bet you end up changing the starter motor. By my reckoning, your starter is now at least 20 years old. That's the kind of age when they start playing up. My first car included...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-01-2015, 08:19

Replies: 15

Trouble starting engine when hot, soon after shutting off

Views: 2,782

Posted By MarkSF

Re: Trouble starting engine when hot, soon after shutting off

Yes, I had the same problem. Bought a new starter motor, end of problem. Problem is heat soak of the starter combined with a internal problem with the solenoid or brushes.

This was After replacing...

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