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Topic: Starter getting hot..................
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dhearn
Gearhead Posts: 227
From: Owenton Ky,USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-09-2002 09:08 PM
   
Ok guys, now that I have got alot of the bugs worked out up pops another one. seems like the starter gets hot after just a little bit of idle and drive time and it wont turn the motor over so I guess the question is: What is the best way to shield the starter from the heat off of the headers ??? or do you think I need to replace starter? I used a new/rebuilt starter when I built the engine and it cant have 300 miles on it also the headers I am running are hooker comp. (not super comps and not coated) what do ya think.........------------------
1969 MACH 1
THE FEEL AND SOUND OF A FORD V-8 IS ALL THE DRUGS A MAN NEEDS
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RonnieT
Gearhead Posts: 637
From: Port Allen, La. 70767
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-11-2002 10:00 PM
When I first put my engine in I had the same problem. The fix I found was some big battery cables, I think they are 2 gauge wire. The one that made the most diference is the long cable from the solenoid to the starter Since I did this I have not have a problem cranking the car. I do not have a heat shield on my starter either.------------------
Ronnie
69 mach1 351W-4V
70 Torino GT 351C-4v with a "shaker"
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1824
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 08-14-2002 04:11 AM
I too have had this problem over the years. Is it just a cable replacement to fix this problem?
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dhearn
Gearhead Posts: 227
From: Owenton Ky,USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-14-2002 05:07 PM
I have a new cable from the solenoid but I dont think it is as big as it could be, as I think it is stock gauge.
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seaweed
Journeyman Posts: 50
From: MA.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 08-16-2002 07:33 PM
Same prob.on 68 bb. Marine store had heavy duty cables #2 I believe. Up to now works fine.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1824
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 08-17-2002 09:01 AM
so, the cable needs to be thicker/bigger? I don't know why (since I haven't bought cables in like 5 years), but I'm thinking mine is a #4 guage.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-17-2002 02:28 PM
You can also shield the starter from the headers.Summit and others have these for sale either as a shettmeet deflector or as an insulation blanket type cover.Used one on a 73 Cuda and worked well to prolong life of the stsrter and keep heat off.
sam
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RonnieT
Gearhead Posts: 637
From: Port Allen, La. 70767
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-17-2002 03:59 PM
If you purchase the heavy duty cables at the parts house you will usually get 4 gauge cables. I have seen everything from 4 to 8 gauge for sale. I had to purchase the 2 gauge cable and the ends and make the cables myself. The smaller the gauge#, the larger the cable is. You have to remember that the larger cable has less resistance, so more voltage gets to the starter. ------------------
Ronnie
69 mach1 351W-4V
70 Torino GT 351C-4v with a "shaker"
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dhearn
Gearhead Posts: 227
From: Owenton Ky,USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-18-2002 02:26 PM
This is all good info but I think I will try to do both, upgrade the cable, and utilize some type of heat shield. I like the idea of making my own cable as I have access to about any size lugs that I would need I just need some cable now and I am thinking size 0 welding cable.------------------
1969 MACH 1
THE FEEL AND SOUND OF A FORD V-8 IS ALL THE DRUGS A MAN NEEDS
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