Re: [Amc-list] Engine Cranks Slow When Hot

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Before replacing the starter, clean all of the battery cable connections 
and make sure the engine to chassis ground wire is there and in good 
condition. If the battery cables are old, I'd replace them before the 
starter motor. It is possible that the starter is going bad but its less 
expensive to replace the cables first than to replace the starter and 
then need new cables anyway.

Matt

On 7/6/2008 11:01 PM, Armand Eshleman spouted this sage advice:
> I'd have to agree with Tom, it's probably a weak starter. Maybe the lube is
> completely dried up in the bushings and the heat makes it tight. Don't
> forget to check all the power connections right down to the starter for
> corrosion.
> Is the timing OK ? I recall hearing of difficulty starting a hot engine if
> the timing is too far advanced.
> Hope this helps.
> Armand
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: "Todd Tomason" <jayscore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "AMC List" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 9:12 PM
> Subject: [Amc-list] Engine Cranks Slow When Hot
> 
> 
>> I've noticed something odd with my Spirit.  If the car is thoroughly
> warmed
>> up, and I make a short stop (say 15 minutes), the engine cranks noticeably
>> slower when I start it.  As it turns over a few times it speeds up, and it
>> starts just fine.  My first thought is some sort of heat issue.  Maybe the
>> battery is getting marginal (it's several years old) and the heat is
>> affecting it.  Or maybe the heat is affecting the engine itself somehow.
>>
>> Any ideas on what to check?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Todd
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