Re: Starter For 401 question

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

... or maybe the engine was rebuilt too tight and will crater if it is run for
any time.

:(

 Ken Ames


Quoting farna@xxxxxxx:

> 1. The stock starter should turn over fast enough. I'd start by replacing the
> battery cables if the old ones are still in there, and go one size larger
> than stock. Don't forget to replace the engine to frame grounding starp/cable
> as well, with at least the same size as the battery cables. 
> 
> 2. If the battery cables don't solve the problem there are gear reduction
> mini starters that are stronger than the stock one and give more header
> clearance to boot. Order one for a Jeep V-8 from Jegs/Summit, or give A.J. a
> call @ South Texas AMC.
> 
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> 
> On September 12, 2005 eddiestakes wrote:
> (edited)
> 
> > Any advise for Daniel please feel free to reply and also copy your reply to
> him, thanks for all who might help out.
> > Eddie Stakes'
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: ptbreezer@xxxxxxxxxxx 
> > To: Eddie Stakes 
> > Subject: Starter For 401
> > 
> > I have  1971 AMC Javelin 401 the bored .30 over. Since rebuilding the
> engine it seems that the OEM start just can't turn over the 10:5:1
> compression the beast is going to be putting out. Would you have any info on
> a good strong starter?? 
> > Daniel
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