Re: No start when hot- '62-340 hp
Rob-----
There are many factors which may enter the equation to create the "no hot restart" condition. However, regardless of the factors, there is one, sure-fire solution. That solution is a remote (or, "slave") solenoid. With the installation of a remote solenoid you can ensure full voltage to the solenoid's ignition terminal under ALL operating conditions. Without it, heat induced resistance can reduce voltage under certain conditions.
I had this problem with my 69 small block from just about the time it was new. I never bothered to take it to the dealer for warranty repair since it was an intermittent problem (I discovered long ago that dealers NEVER seem to be able to correct ANY intermittent type problem, so why let them have the car for a day or more when nothing positive will result?). Personally, I tried every fix imaginable. Rebuild solenoid, several new solenoids, new solenoid spring, new HD starter (not originally used for 69 small blocks), added starter heat insulation, modified ignition timing, and on-and-on. NOTHING solved the problem which occurred, especially, when I shut the engine down for a few minutes on a hot day (like to go to a store for a cold drink or stop for gas).
Finally, one of the best electrical men in the automotive business in the ENTIRE WORLD (believe me, I've NEVER met anyone better than this guy and if you need automotive electrical work in the SF Bay Area this IS the place to go: Speedometer Electric Service, 21101 Mission Bl., Hayward, CA) told me to install a slave solenoid and gave me instructions how to do it.
I was a bit reluctant for several reasons, including the aspect of non-originality and the fact that I had already tried so many apprently solid things that didn't work, this one seemed like "snake-oil". But, I had a lot of confidence in the advisor, so I did it. Best thing that I ever did. It COMPLETELY ENDED the problem and my long-standing exasperation with this problem was OVER FOR GOOD.
So, it gets down to this: what's more important to you, (1) complete originality, or (2) having the car restart effortlessly after a few minutes shut-down? For me, it's ALWAYS function over form, ESPECIALLY WHEN WE'RE TALKING ABOUT RELIABILITY. There are lots of qualities that a car can have from the purely aesthetic to the purely functional but NONE are more important than RELIABILITY. And, NONE ever will be. At least, to me.
Besides, think how embarrassing it is to be parked in front of the 7-Eleven on a nice summer day, get back to your car after getting a nice cold drink (or, ice cream) and getting that sickening "click" or "groan" when you go to start it. One of my most dreaded experiences, to be sure. But, I'm completely free from it now, and I'm completely free from having to even worry about it. So, ask me if my car will always have a slave solenoid installed?
Rob-----
There are many factors which may enter the equation to create the "no hot restart" condition. However, regardless of the factors, there is one, sure-fire solution. That solution is a remote (or, "slave") solenoid. With the installation of a remote solenoid you can ensure full voltage to the solenoid's ignition terminal under ALL operating conditions. Without it, heat induced resistance can reduce voltage under certain conditions.
I had this problem with my 69 small block from just about the time it was new. I never bothered to take it to the dealer for warranty repair since it was an intermittent problem (I discovered long ago that dealers NEVER seem to be able to correct ANY intermittent type problem, so why let them have the car for a day or more when nothing positive will result?). Personally, I tried every fix imaginable. Rebuild solenoid, several new solenoids, new solenoid spring, new HD starter (not originally used for 69 small blocks), added starter heat insulation, modified ignition timing, and on-and-on. NOTHING solved the problem which occurred, especially, when I shut the engine down for a few minutes on a hot day (like to go to a store for a cold drink or stop for gas).
Finally, one of the best electrical men in the automotive business in the ENTIRE WORLD (believe me, I've NEVER met anyone better than this guy and if you need automotive electrical work in the SF Bay Area this IS the place to go: Speedometer Electric Service, 21101 Mission Bl., Hayward, CA) told me to install a slave solenoid and gave me instructions how to do it.
I was a bit reluctant for several reasons, including the aspect of non-originality and the fact that I had already tried so many apprently solid things that didn't work, this one seemed like "snake-oil". But, I had a lot of confidence in the advisor, so I did it. Best thing that I ever did. It COMPLETELY ENDED the problem and my long-standing exasperation with this problem was OVER FOR GOOD.
So, it gets down to this: what's more important to you, (1) complete originality, or (2) having the car restart effortlessly after a few minutes shut-down? For me, it's ALWAYS function over form, ESPECIALLY WHEN WE'RE TALKING ABOUT RELIABILITY. There are lots of qualities that a car can have from the purely aesthetic to the purely functional but NONE are more important than RELIABILITY. And, NONE ever will be. At least, to me.
Besides, think how embarrassing it is to be parked in front of the 7-Eleven on a nice summer day, get back to your car after getting a nice cold drink (or, ice cream) and getting that sickening "click" or "groan" when you go to start it. One of my most dreaded experiences, to be sure. But, I'm completely free from it now, and I'm completely free from having to even worry about it. So, ask me if my car will always have a slave solenoid installed?
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