Starter Issues, 79 c10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ZachCypert · 11-13-2015, 02:41 PM

I have been having an issue with my starter bogging down, like really sluggish to start, i replaced the ignition switch, have a new 1000 cranking amp battery, brand new starter, and ive checked everything, i cant figure this out, has anyone else out there run into an issue like this?

Valarius_Starchaser · 11-13-2015, 02:42 PM

Hows that positive battery cable and ignition switch wire look?

ZachCypert · 11-13-2015, 02:43 PM

oh forgot, i replaced both positive and negative terminal wires, the ignition switch wire just needed a new end conector adn thats about it but still haveing the issue

Valarius_Starchaser · 11-13-2015, 02:44 PM

hows your ground? anything past that bad starter? flywheel teeth missing?

ZachCypert · 11-13-2015, 02:46 PM

i was going to check the grounds today might not be making good contact i suppose. no flywheel teeth missing, everything looks good.

Valarius_Starchaser · 11-13-2015, 02:53 PM

check what voltage you are actually getting at the starter before you do anything else time to whip that multimeter out!

ZachCypert · 11-13-2015, 02:55 PM

haha alright ill check that out, i guess i need to find my multimeter...

Valarius_Starchaser · 11-13-2015, 02:59 PM

Also welcome to the forums!

geezer#99 · 11-13-2015, 03:06 PM

Is it a cold start problem or is it a hot start problem.

Valarius_Starchaser · 11-13-2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Is it a cold start problem or is it a hot start problem.

Good point thinking potential heat wash on the starter?

jjmorrse · 11-13-2015, 04:16 PM

There has never been a case of a ground being too clean and tight. They are a free place to check.

ZachCypert · 11-14-2015, 11:10 AM

Thanks

, I got it figured out, the engine to cab ground strap was severed in half, idk how it was starting at all considering the engine is on rubber mounts, but i got a new ground strap and attached it engine to frame and the thing fires right up no issues! thanks guys!

11-13-2015, 02:41 PM	#1
ZachCypert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mounds, Oklahoma Posts: 5	Starter Issues, 79 c10 I have been having an issue with my starter bogging down, like really sluggish to start, i replaced the ignition switch, have a new 1000 cranking amp battery, brand new starter, and ive checked everything, i cant figure this out, has anyone else out there run into an issue like this?

11-13-2015, 02:42 PM	#2
Valarius_Starchaser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Posts: 702	Re: Starter Issues, 79 c10 Hows that positive battery cable and ignition switch wire look?

11-13-2015, 02:43 PM	#3
ZachCypert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mounds, Oklahoma Posts: 5	Re: Starter Issues, 79 c10 oh forgot, i replaced both positive and negative terminal wires, the ignition switch wire just needed a new end conector adn thats about it but still haveing the issue

11-13-2015, 02:44 PM	#4
Valarius_Starchaser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Posts: 702	Re: Starter Issues, 79 c10 hows your ground? anything past that bad starter? flywheel teeth missing?

11-13-2015, 02:46 PM	#5
ZachCypert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mounds, Oklahoma Posts: 5	Re: Starter Issues, 79 c10 i was going to check the grounds today might not be making good contact i suppose. no flywheel teeth missing, everything looks good.

11-13-2015, 02:53 PM	#6
Valarius_Starchaser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Posts: 702	Re: Starter Issues, 79 c10 check what voltage you are actually getting at the starter before you do anything else time to whip that multimeter out! Last edited by Valarius_Starchaser; 11-13-2015 at 02:58 PM.

11-13-2015, 02:55 PM	#7
ZachCypert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mounds, Oklahoma Posts: 5	Re: Starter Issues, 79 c10 haha alright ill check that out, i guess i need to find my multimeter...

11-13-2015, 02:59 PM	#8
Valarius_Starchaser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Posts: 702	Re: Starter Issues, 79 c10 Also welcome to the forums!

11-13-2015, 03:06 PM	#9
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,733	Re: Starter Issues, 79 c10 Is it a cold start problem or is it a hot start problem.

11-13-2015, 04:16 PM	#11
jjmorrse Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: east tx Posts: 128	Re: Starter Issues, 79 c10 There has never been a case of a ground being too clean and tight. They are a free place to check. __________________ jjmorrse 86 C30 crewcab big dooley. 454- 400

11-14-2015, 11:10 AM	#12
ZachCypert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mounds, Oklahoma Posts: 5	Re: Starter Issues, 79 c10 Thanks , I got it figured out, the engine to cab ground strap was severed in half, idk how it was starting at all considering the engine is on rubber mounts, but i got a new ground strap and attached it engine to frame and the thing fires right up no issues! thanks guys!



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