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Old 06-06-2005, 12:37 PM
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Your fixes would only help if the solenoid would not pull in at higher temps. The fixes will not improve a slow cranking starter.

Hot starters have less torque because the motor windings have higher resistance, limiting the current from the battery. Smallish cabling and poor connections make the issue worse.

A hot engine is harder to crank than a cooler one (at least at reasonable ambient temps). Along with 11:1 compression slower cranking is not surprising.

Improving your cable size and connections (ground and battery positive) may help, along with a battery with higher CCA rating.

Was it always like this or has it deteriorated? The latter may indicate starter wear.

George

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