[Chevelle-list] starter & starter wiring

[Dennis.McGillis]

John, I cured a hard start when hot problem on my '65 Chevelle's new crate 
engine by returning the $50 rebuilt starter and upgrading to a $200 gear 
reduction starter.  Hot start problems are gone.
Dennis McGillis
1965 Malibu SS-350



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Nasta" <69ec at johnnasta.com>
To: <chevelle-list at chevelles.net>
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 1:20 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] starter & starter wiring


I'm having some bad luck w/ starters. They seem to just burn up if try
to start the engine when it's hot. I hear 1 click, and then that
starter never works again. I replaced one on July 5th and it's already
fried (and I hardly ever even drive the car).

This is a 1969 EC w/ 283/TH350 combo & stock x-mans.

I also have always had a problem where the yellow lead to the solenoid
is hot any time the key is in the run position. Because of this, I
can't hook up the starter wiring properly. Instead I have a lead
running from the battery to the cab and another going from the cab to
the solenoid. To start the engine I have to have the key on and then
short the two wires. I have always assumed that this is caused by a
bad ignition switch. The wiring harness was purchased new from M&H and
shouldn't be the problem. The battery was replaced in August '07.

Any thoughts on why I'm burning through starters so quickly or why my
solenoid wire is hot while in the run position are appreciated. I need
to get this sorted out because I have gotten stuck twice now with dead
starters.

Also, does anyone know the length of the positive battery cable? I
want to replace mine while I have the starter out.

Thanks,
John Nasta