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xtexan86
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Posted: 11-October-2010 at 3:52PM |
Hi Guys, this forum has always been so helpful for me so I'm hoping for another successful Q&A. I've got a 400 V2 in a 75 Gran Torino Sport. The engine runs and purrs fine. Several months ago, after continous problems with my ignition, I cut my loses and installed an electronic MSD distributor. Since then, the car has started 'on demand' and I haven't had any problems...except one. Every once in a great while, when I go to restart the car, the engine does kind of a half turn, hesitates, then starts. This only happens when the engine is very hot after being run for a long time.
I haven't run this by any mechanic yet as I don't know if it's a problem worth investing any money to 'fix.' Like I said, generally, the engine starts fine, runs perfect and I've got no problems driving it several hundred miles. It's just those few times when it hesitates on starting that get me a little worried.
Thanks for any help/suggestions! Tina www.myzebra3.com
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Psquare75
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I wouldn't sweat it. My Cougar does that as well when really warm or hot out. It's the starter getting warm. If your battery is large enough, and cables are large enough, it should crank.
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Blueoval76
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I would have to agree that its normal for that to happen on a hot engine once in a while. When you heat the engine up after a long drive if your timing is bumped up a bit or sometimes even not it can be harder to turn over because it is building more compression.
On a side note I looked at your site and I LOVE your blue SH look!!!! That is awesome and I even thought about that within the last few days! Wow I love it and keep up the great work!
Jesse
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Regul8r
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Did we say HELLO and WELCOME to the board?
If we did... again!
If we didn't... HELLO!
Looks great!
As for the hot issue... common sounds from a big old v-8.
Starter could be getting old, wire connections, check battery and terminals.
but not a real concern at this point.
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xtexan86
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Oh, thanks so much, you guys! I knew I wouldn't be disappointed! I'm glad to know the starting issue isn't that unusual and I will check on the starter...not sure how old the one I have is. Also, thanks for the welcome and the compliments on my car. I'm a fan of the original TV series but have never liked the color red, so that was the main reason for painting the car blue. Take care, Tina
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Regul8r
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I need to find my Mustang pictures.
I used a dark blue metallic and added an SH type stripe then copied the stripe on the Mopar style hood scoop too!
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Rockatansky
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hot start hesitation is a sign that the timing is advanced to the limit, what's your timing set at?
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xtexan86
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Hmmm, good question! I'll have to run it by a mechanic and see. It wouldn't surprise me if it is set to the limit. Thanks so much! Tina
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Rockatansky
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if it is cranked way up & you like it that way, just backing it off a degree or 2 should help. or, if it's not a deal breaker for you just leave it. it'd be kinda nice to know if that's what it is though
Edited by Rockatansky - 13-October-2010 at 9:05AM |
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