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mateo1279 · 11-20-2007, 04:31 AM

Here's the deal-

I have had this issue come up a few times:

I start my truck and drive it, say, to the store. I come out to start it. Turn the key and... nothing. No click. Engine doesn't turn. Nothing. I then proceed to get pissed. Then wait . Then try again... Then as I am thinking I need a tow I try again, a few hours later and wal-la, it starts right up. This has happened about 4 times in the last year. The one variable that stands out is when this happens I have a load in the back, though not very heavy. It must be related to the electrical/starting system, I just can't figure out where. It can't be the battry charge. It can't be the alternator. I don't see how it could be the physical wires... could it be the starter? I am stumped!

Thanks for the help!

-Matt

Bishops Trucks · 11-20-2007, 04:47 AM

Sounds like the starter is getting the dreaded heatsoak problem. Buy a new starter and get a starter heat wrap from http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...68&D=%2D118668 and install them. You should have no problems after that.

Iron-Butt · 11-20-2007, 05:06 AM

I replaced my starter and it fixed the same problem

rodnok1 · 11-20-2007, 07:00 AM

It can be wire related also, the wires get weak after being heated up time after time and current just won't go through. Most wires of this age need replaced going to starter/oil doesn't help them any either. A quick/cheap thing to try is to replcae the wires...I always change the batt cable to a zero gauge also...I hate starting problems.

11-20-2007, 04:31 AM	#1
mateo1279 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 169	Starting issue! Here's the deal- I have had this issue come up a few times: I start my truck and drive it, say, to the store. I come out to start it. Turn the key and... nothing. No click. Engine doesn't turn. Nothing. I then proceed to get pissed. Then wait . Then try again... Then as I am thinking I need a tow I try again, a few hours later and wal-la, it starts right up. This has happened about 4 times in the last year. The one variable that stands out is when this happens I have a load in the back, though not very heavy. It must be related to the electrical/starting system, I just can't figure out where. It can't be the battry charge. It can't be the alternator. I don't see how it could be the physical wires... could it be the starter? I am stumped! Thanks for the help! -Matt __________________ 1962 Chevy Fleetside 283/TH350

11-20-2007, 04:47 AM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Starting issue! Sounds like the starter is getting the dreaded heatsoak problem. Buy a new starter and get a starter heat wrap from http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...68&D=%2D118668 and install them. You should have no problems after that. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

11-20-2007, 05:06 AM	#3
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Starting issue! I replaced my starter and it fixed the same problem __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

11-20-2007, 07:00 AM	#4
rodnok1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Linden, North Carolina Posts: 617	Re: Starting issue! It can be wire related also, the wires get weak after being heated up time after time and current just won't go through. Most wires of this age need replaced going to starter/oil doesn't help them any either. A quick/cheap thing to try is to replcae the wires...I always change the batt cable to a zero gauge also...I hate starting problems. __________________ 64 Panel Rebuild Pics Clutch Replacement and Borg Warner T10 Trans Rebuild 64 Panel 1/2 Ton 350cubes/400hp BorgWarner t-10 3:73 Auburn Posi



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