Page 1 of 1

Slow starter when hot.

Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 11:02 am
by gregory
Hiya, got a problem.. Fine starting when cold. Very slowsluggish starter when hot. Alternator giving over 14volts. Good battery 12.7volt in morning B4 starting...
When the starter bushes or solonoid bushes on way out; thought the starter would turn or not turn -not become sluggish -As in battery seems flat...
When they are worn can starter get sluggish when engine hot???
Please help.
Greg.

Re: Slow starter when hot.

Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 11:22 am
by westonwarrior
Thats a new one on me
I will be interested in the answer

Re: Slow starter when hot.

Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 11:58 am
by francophile1947
Starter will go slower if not getting full power (and cold wire transmits current better than hot) - sounds like the brushes/contacts are on the way out.