Hard Starts

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mysyclone

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I'm having hard starting issues. i went through the standard stuff. when i turn the key, relay kicks in and pressure is good, and holds for LONG TIME. if you turn the key it cranks hard (fresh battery) but nothing. I use ether to finally get it started. i've checked the standard stuff ( wires, cap, etc.) any thoughts?
 
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MikeRenz

not stock
Re: Hard Starts

sounds a lot like fouled plugs...you said you checked the standard stuff, but didn't mention plugs.
 
ziembic

ziembic

Donating Member
Re: Hard Starts

Is this when it is hot or cold or both? If it is only when it is hot, then it sounds like your baking the starter. If it is all the time, it could be a ground issue. Take a set of jumper cables and use one side of them to ground one of the starter bolts to the ground on your battery. If it starts easy, you have to check your grounds and or add one.
 
Don W.

Don W.

Stab it and steer it
Re: Hard Starts

He says it cranks hard which I take to believe it cranks fast. Not a starter issue if that's the case. I'd say check dist. ig module. Plugs? Yes, he didn't mention those. How well does it run once it starts? Pos serious vac leak causing a lean mixture for starting. I'd sure start with the plugs though. Easy first next step.
 
SYCLONE#1531

SYCLONE#1531

'MOFOFAST
Re: Hard Starts

Maybe you need a remote starter solonoid?? :dunno:
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mysyclone

New member
Re: Hard Starts

Pretty sure it's not the starter. It turns over fast. i thought plugs and wires as well, so i replaced them (AC Delco Wires, Accel tan cap rotor button). Still the same thing.

It starts right up after engine is at O.T.

As far as running, if i come off the light easy, it runs good. if i come off hard, it spits and sputters, until it gets some momentum. thats a story for another day.
 
BMFB

BMFB

Not to scale
Re: Hard Starts

Mine did that right after I rebuilt it due to the timing being off, at least the starting part, I timed it before taking on the road, so i cant be sure if it would have cause the other issue
 
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mysyclone

New member
Re: Hard Starts

That's funny you mentioned the rebuild. Ever since i rebuilt the engine it has done this. i timmed it after i finished it, but i wounder if i installed something wrong, it will not run if it's 180 degrees out though. i might have to investagate that more.
 
Daron

Daron

Active member
Re: Hard Starts

mysyclone said:
That's funny you mentioned the rebuild. Ever since i rebuilt the engine it has done this. i timmed it after i finished it, but i wounder if i installed something wrong, it will not run if it's 180 degrees out though. i might have to investagate that more.
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If still an issue after checking timing: Check Fuel Pump / fuel supply...
 
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mysyclone

New member
Re: Hard Starts

35 PSI at startup

It's the original pump, so i might replace this summer. I hate dropping fuel tanks.
 
Don W.

Don W.

Stab it and steer it
Re: Hard Starts

I agree. You can actually get away with tilting the bed up on the drivers side. That's the way I did it. Got some pics somewhere, I'll try to dig them up.
 
ziembic

ziembic

Donating Member
Re: Hard Starts

is it just me or did anyone else come in here thinking that Robert was having hard start problems? For some reason, every time I look at this post I think it says mrsyclone. I am thinking, the guy runs high 8's and can't get the thing to start...lol. I knew it couldn't be true.
 
powercat6

powercat6

Active member
Re: Hard Starts

ziembic said:
is it just me or did anyone else come in here thinking that Robert was having hard start problems? For some reason, every time I look at this post I think it says mrsyclone. I am thinking, the guy runs high 8's and can't get the thing to start...lol. I knew it couldn't be true.
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I thought the same thing.
 
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