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grd777 06-12-2019 08:22 PM

help starter problem on my 75 t/a
 
i am more of a ford guy , but it seems my car wont start sometimes , it happen today so i pushed it and kick started IT (4 speed car). I DID REPLACE THE STARTER LAST YEAR . IS IT A BAD GROUND AND WERE DOES THE STARTER WIRE GO TO FROM THE STARTER

grd777 06-14-2019 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by grd777 (Post 6032037)
i am more of a ford guy , but it seems my car wont start sometimes , it happen today so i pushed it and kick started IT (4 speed car). I DID REPLACE THE STARTER LAST YEAR . IS IT A BAD GROUND AND WERE DOES THE STARTER WIRE GO TO FROM THE STARTER

i think it could be a heat soak issue how do i check i have headers thta touch the starter

Lee 06-14-2019 06:39 PM

Look into getting a mini-starter. It will have more clearance from the headers, as well as more powerful.

LOTS of discussions on here, do a search and you'll find a lot of info. RobMC, IMI, CSR, several brands to choose from. Avoid the Jegs/Summit starters, they don't tend to be as reliable. SecondGenGraveyard on Facebook has some good prices on some.

form74 06-14-2019 09:41 PM

I bought the one from RamAir , no issues over 10 years

https://www.ramairrestoration.com/ms...and-later.html

455-4+1 06-24-2019 11:51 PM

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Had the same issue years ago, intermittent start problem on 76 manual TA .
Turns out the back drive rod was missing sometimes allowing the lever on the column to slip down and act as an inhibitor
Solution - Cable tie it in the UP position and never have the issue again - Worthwhile checking :)

TAKerry 06-25-2019 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 455-4+1 (Post 6035821)
Had the same issue years ago, intermittent start problem on 76 manual TA .
Turns out the back drive rod was missing sometimes allowing the lever on the column to slip down and act as an inhibitor
Solution - Cable tie it in the UP position and never have the issue again - Worthwhile checking :)

Could be this, especially if you have headers as the backdrive wont work with them in place. If that is the problem, a simple wiggle to the collar on the column should fix that. More likely heat soak though, if it 'fixes itself' with a bit of a cool down. I had the same problem with the stock starter (along with most everyone else). I tried the insulator blanket first and it did nothing. I put in a mini starter and have not had a problem since. I got mine from Summit and hate to read they have problems, so know I guess I have that to worry about!


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