Slight Hesitation in Starting - Ideas?
#1
Slight Hesitation in Starting - Ideas?
My 72 442 (455 engine) has a slight, but perceptible hesitation. At first it sounds a little like a weak battery. But, I know the battery is good and strong. It then turns over and starts normally. The hesitation is maybe a half second to second long, long enough to notice but not much more. The coil and distributor are new, so that is not the problem.
Ideas where I should look? Starter?
Ideas where I should look? Starter?
#2
Once it starts cranking, does it crank fast or slow? Also, are your battery cables new or original? If they are original, one or both could be going bad. I had that problem in my 63 Riv with original cables and it cranked slowly. What a difference when I replaced them. Also, are all your connections good, clean, and tight?
#5
Battery cables are original and appear to be in good shape, but they are 35+ years old. Connections are good. Timing is ok; just recently installed some new parts and timing is good. Once it starts, it is normal. I have to push the gas pedal a few times if it has been sitting for a week or two but it will start right up otherwise.
#6
Battery cables frequently develop internal corrosion. Try new ones. Also, be sure the solenoid on your starter is in good shape. The contact disk inside the solenoid can become pitted over time and build up resistance.
#9
I think Joe has hit the issue. Pull the solenoid take it apart and flip the disc. After many starts there are arc burns on the disc that cause bad connections. Use to do this all of the time when guys told me there starters didn't work 90% of the time the starter was fine.
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