wobbly starter

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wobbly starter

August 16, 2011, 10:10:34 PM

Hey guys, still running with the old 5.0, but its giving my a troublesome sound. the starter performs normally on a cold start, but when the engine is still warm, it seems to wobble at me. instead of your usual starter, it gives me a "wow wow wowowowow wow" almost like the motor is resisting, but it catches after a second and fires right up. once it all cools down, it doesnt seem to have any issues, cranks and catches like a charm. its just when the motor is hot. maybe a change of staters is in order, or is it an internal issue that should be adressed asap?

wobbly starter

Reply #1 – August 16, 2011, 10:18:14 PM

Make sure the timing is set correctly and if it is the starter may be SHOT. Sometimes you can substitute it with a GEAR reduction or a solenoid on starter assembly and get rid of the fender RELAY. Also make sure your battery is GOOD all Gounds and battery connections are tight and clean and the charging system is up to SNUFF. Good LUCK

wobbly starter

Reply #2 – August 16, 2011, 10:21:11 PM

high torque mini starter from a '97 3.8 Thunderbird.

Run a new wire down to the starter from the fender relay, and then switch the one big wire on the fender relay to the opposite post. Done.

I've done this to mine...wish I'd done it the day after I bought the car.

There's a coupla nice diagrams, just search mini starter :)

wobbly starter

Reply #3 – August 17, 2011, 06:54:45 AM

Yep, mini starter. I installed one a few years ago. great piece, MUCH smaller and lighter,and more powerful for starting.