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Dead Parrot · 07-10-2018, 09:37 AM

Could have been simply that starter #1 was EOL and picked that moment to quit. If you have a 195 tstat, the normal operating temps will be around 210. Once you shut it off, the extra heat in those stock exhaust manifolds has to go somewhere and in summer, you won't get much cooling when the air temps are near 100. You can retest the 'too hot starter' by touching the new one 30 minutes after a similar drive. Just have a bucket of cold water handy to cool your hand.

VV's #1 suggestion is always a good first step.

One thing I discovered is that if your brushes are shot, you can sometimes get '1 more start' by tapping the bearing cup on the front facing end of the starter. The bump will sometimes get the worn brushes to contact and let it start.

07-10-2018, 09:37 AM	#4
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,477	Re: Starter too hot to touch! Could have been simply that starter #1 was EOL and picked that moment to quit. If you have a 195 tstat, the normal operating temps will be around 210. Once you shut it off, the extra heat in those stock exhaust manifolds has to go somewhere and in summer, you won't get much cooling when the air temps are near 100. You can retest the 'too hot starter' by touching the new one 30 minutes after a similar drive. Just have a bucket of cold water handy to cool your hand. VV's #1 suggestion is always a good first step. One thing I discovered is that if your brushes are shot, you can sometimes get '1 more start' by tapping the bearing cup on the front facing end of the starter. The bump will sometimes get the worn brushes to contact and let it start.