Starter overheating question

[tirebird]

A very common problem with GM starters. I used heat shields, changed starters, etc., but nothing worked. The problem, especially if you have headers, is that the heat soaks the starter and the wires. I tested the voltage one time and only 6 of the 12 volts was getting to the starter because of the heat. The solution? Do what Ford did for years, use a remote solenoid. Mine is on the left fenderwall. Now, no starter problems. Here's a link explaining the solution.

http://www.oldengine.org/unfaq/solenoid.htm

[68427caprice]

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A very common problem with GM starters. I used heat shields, changed starters, etc., but nothing worked. The problem, especially if you have headers, is that the heat soaks the starter and the wires. I tested the voltage one time and only 6 of the 12 volts was getting to the starter because of the heat. The solution? Do what Ford did for years, use a remote solenoid. Mine is on the left fenderwall. Now, no starter problems. Here's a link explaining the solution.

http://www.oldengine.org/unfaq/solenoid.htm

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Is there a way to avoid this and still get the same results (ie high temp solonoid or ?) I have had the same problem with my 427 over the years, even with new wires and rebuilt starter and heat shield (hi temp fabric).

Jim

[Shankin]

Also check the ground. I have seen a loose ground cause the same problem. I have used the rigid heat shield on my nova before i put the 496 in and it worked well.