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Old 05-13-2021, 05:01 PM   #9
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Re: Random No Start?

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Originally Posted by HO455 View Post
I battled this kind of problem for years on my GTO. Basically what happens is the wiring and starter gets heat soaked causing the resistance in the circuit to rise until the voltage at the solenoid is insufficient to operate the plunger. This is why some folks install a Ford style solenoid to provide power to the solenoid.

Good luck and keep us posted.
I resorted to a Ford solenoid on my 70 ss396 chevelle after trying everything. It was the ultimate cure.
Strangely my 70 ss with an LS6 and my buddies L78 69 camaro never had a problem starting.
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