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dave`12 · 02-03-2017, 01:48 AM

Thank you vette.

The starter does turn, but slow when hot. So following you, it's not the solenoid.

I put in an HEI, so do I need to eliminate that wire, or is it doing nothing and ok there?

I think I have a 4 gauge cable. the + is quite long, 4-5 feet if I recall. The - much shorter, 2-3 feet.

my btty is pretty new 575 cold cranking amps.

I will do the test tomorrow, just saw a u tube video on how. Not sure the permissible drop on + and -, video was for a late model car.

Too bad, this issue is the last thing keeping me from enjoying the truck!

p.s. I tried to set the timing best I could, but I don't know what cam is in the engine, or if it was degreed. But it cranks beautifully (and starts immediately) when cold..

02-03-2017, 01:48 AM	#8
dave`12 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lake Placid florida Posts: 599	Re: Hard start question Thank you vette. The starter does turn, but slow when hot. So following you, it's not the solenoid. I put in an HEI, so do I need to eliminate that wire, or is it doing nothing and ok there? I think I have a 4 gauge cable. the + is quite long, 4-5 feet if I recall. The - much shorter, 2-3 feet. my btty is pretty new 575 cold cranking amps. I will do the test tomorrow, just saw a u tube video on how. Not sure the permissible drop on + and -, video was for a late model car. Too bad, this issue is the last thing keeping me from enjoying the truck! p.s. I tried to set the timing best I could, but I don't know what cam is in the engine, or if it was degreed. But it cranks beautifully (and starts immediately) when cold.. Last edited by dave`12; 02-03-2017 at 02:05 AM.