DeTomaso Mailing List: October 99, Message #75

My original starter had problems too to turn the engine when hot. I bought a reduction-gear-starter from Hall, and the problems were gone. After going to 10.6:1 compression, on rare occasions, the problem would come back. I then custom-made a heat-shield, made of stainless steel, that shields the starter from the heat of the exhaust tubes. I've mounted the heat-shield on an exhaust tube with an ordinary exhaust clamp. Works well, and it isn't visible unless you're crawling around under the car.

Cristiano Rossi
thpnma 02869

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> Pete,
> 
> I think your starter may just be worn out. When the starter gets heated by the engine the starter internal clearances change and the starter works less well.
> Since it comes out reasonably easy, take it out and check bearing wear.
> I replaced mine a few weeks ago due to symptoms like yours and with no other changes it starts like a charm.
> 
> Tomas
> 
> >>> "PPICCIANO@nasl.lemoore.navy.mil" 10/01 5:29 pm >>>
> Any opinions on this!
> After driving for a while and stopping engine is hard to turn over could it
> be:
> 1. Starter getting to hott.
> 2. Bad or corroded ground not charging battery enough while driving.
> sometimes ammeter goes crazy bounces back and forth or shows constant charge
> when lights on or a/c.
> I am going to try to fix today and just wanted a few ideas from the list
> before I start to think into it too much myself
> Thanks all
> Pete#2501
>