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weq92f · 10-10-2018, 01:32 PM

I'm with the electrics camp.

If you're starter is 1" from the tubes the solenoid and it's connections are likely getting a bunch of heat as well. Check the power cable here. I'd replace it with a well heat shielded and routed new piece now that the old one has been heat cycled up next to the tubes unshielded ( assuming no shielding ).

Battery first though methinks. Or just borrow a load tester and put the battery to the test ( take it to local parts house and they'll load test it ).

Hth,

-klb

10-10-2018, 01:32 PM	#18
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,860	Re: Hot starter motor I'm with the electrics camp. If you're starter is 1" from the tubes the solenoid and it's connections are likely getting a bunch of heat as well. Check the power cable here. I'd replace it with a well heat shielded and routed new piece now that the old one has been heat cycled up next to the tubes unshielded ( assuming no shielding ). Battery first though methinks. Or just borrow a load tester and put the battery to the test ( take it to local parts house and they'll load test it ). Hth, -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold