Starter Issue on 69

[kkinzli]

Morning Folks!

I am having some issues with the starter on my 69. To start off I replaced both the starter and solenoid two years ago. Currently, the starter functions intermittently and seems to be heat related. I have been thinking that it could be the ground or the solenoid? Anybody have something like this happen before?

Cheers and thanks

[ossiblue]

Checking/cleaning ground and positive connections is definitely the first order of business. Before you invest in a new solenoid/starter, however, run a check on your ignition switch as this is typically a failure point. If you look under the dash, you should see a yellow wire from the ignition switch--that's the wire to the solenoid--and there should be a connector where you can separate the wire from the switch side (there should also be a connector in the trunk, under the cowl, where the wires from the ignition enter the trunk area where the yellow wire can be separated.) The next time you have a no-start problem, disconnect the yellow wire and touch a hot lead jumper to the end of the yellow wire that goes to the solenoid. If the starter engages with the jumper, your ignition switch is suspect.

[Joe Bob]

Depending on the rebuilder, they may have neglected to repalce or service the solenoid. Old gunky grease.....

[kkinzli]

Thanks guys! I will try to get to it this weekend and will post on what I find.