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kinger44
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From: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Sep 2004

posted 08-21-2005 02:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for kinger44   Click Here to Email kinger44     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
This is a new thing on my 68 coupe - 289. When I have been driving for a while and the engine is hot, if I shut it off and then try to start it again within a few minutes - like after refueling, it acts up. It sounds like the battery is virtually dead, just a weak try at turning over. I try it again and after a couple of weak attempts it fires right up. The car starts like a dream when it's cold. Any thoughts on what this might be from or things I can check?

Much appreciated.

Gregg

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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001

posted 08-21-2005 02:27 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Fastymz   Click Here to Email Fastymz     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Sounds like the starter or starter cable is getting to hot. I'd start by making the cable to the starter is good and a large gauge. Also check the ground cable. Next step wrap or replace your starter with a mini starter.

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traumastang
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From: Palmyra, MO, United States
Registered: Jun 2005

posted 08-21-2005 03:11 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for traumastang   Click Here to Email traumastang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The 351C motor in my '73 Mach 1 did the same thing. Would get a little warmed up and then trying to start it would sound like it was barely getting enough power to turn the motor over as well as having several pauses in the starter motor (like it would do one revolution of the motor then hesitate before doing the next one).

Several "mechanics" told me it was the starter, but it always tested out perfect. Then some old guy told me to get a cable as big aorund as my thunb on botht he ground and starter side cables. Fixed the problem in no time.

Scott

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Hemikiller
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From: Killingworth, CT
Registered: Feb 2002

posted 08-21-2005 04:08 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Hemikiller   Click Here to Email Hemikiller     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Excessive static timing
cheapo battery cables
low CCA battery
tired battery
weak starter
cheapo reman starter
starter solenoid burned contacts
dirty connections
poor battery-to chassis-to-engine ground


etc etc etc....

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DidgeyTrucker
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From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99

posted 08-21-2005 11:09 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for DidgeyTrucker   Click Here to Email DidgeyTrucker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
My '78 F-150 with a 429 did/does the same thing. New cables, solenoid, starter and battery haven't helped. Sometimes after two or three tries it cranks like nobody's business!

Tracy

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N266fords
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From: Sierra Vista ,Az USA
Registered: Apr 2003

posted 08-22-2005 02:01 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for N266fords   Click Here to Email N266fords     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
If none of those things work dont forget about the ignition switch or wires. Especially the ground wires.
Bruce

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