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Originally Posted by CSchmidt
I've had this truck for 3 years going on 4. Motor is a 350 an with a turbo 400 transmission. Four core radiator with no issue. Oil change last week. I have just started having starter issues.
Just recently put a new starter with heat shield. Brand new battery cables and terminal posts. Wirers loomed and brand new. Battery has been tested and maintained and is in great shape.
My issue is if I drive somewhere and I was in and out and had to start my truck again it won't start until the temperature went down below 160 degrees. I have a electronic fan that goes on at 180 degrees wondering if that was drawing power away. So when I start it it clicks. So I wait and once the electronic fan turns off the engine cranks over and I'm on my way. I even tried unplugging the fan seeing if that was taking power away from battery/starter and no it's not.
I know starters on these trucks over heat or have starting problems. I'm going to pull the motor and fix a much needed oil leak.
If anyone has had the same issues please inform me on what you did to fix the situation I'm all ears.
Thanks in advance
Chris
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I have had two different problems related to starting. One was starter/solenoid heat soak which occured after driving short distances. Same basic symptoms as you. I cured it by installing a mini starter.
Second was no start after driving for 1/2 hour or more and shutting the engine off. Fuel was boiling in the carb float bowl. Cured it by installing a 5/8 or 3/4" phenolic spacer between the carb and intake manifold.
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