RE: IML: car starts when it wants/ Mini Starter

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

I might be wrong, but for some reason I am thinking that we are talking about a '59 Imperial here. 

Starters from that vintage (through 1961) never did sound like the traditional "Chrysler" starter. The later ones are gear-reduction units, hence the unusual sound. I just bought a new starter for my '68 and noticed a difference in the size and sound of it. I actually like it much better.

'59 models take a different unit entirely. Is there a "mini-starter" also available to replace the '59 style?

Paul

In an email dated Tue, 15 3 2005 9:54:02 pm GMT, "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

>What happens if you let it cool off between starts? Does it improve and 
>start, or does it get worse? If the car will restart after it cools off 
>(like mine) then you can rule out the charging system. ?Otherwise, that's 
>where I'd start looking. ?Verify the alternator is working properly, etc.
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>The mini-starter is better because it is a more efficient modern design. ?
>The starter is one of the few areas where a GM/Ford guy can insult a Mopar 
>man. The mini-starter doesn't make the traditional mopar sound and is 
>stronger. It's also half the size and weight, which is nice when you're 
>lying on your back trying to squeeze it past the exhaust. ?I've never put 
>one on a big block, but I know people who have. ?I think you have to take 
>the plastic electrical connectors off. ?The mancini racing version I got had 
>big block instructions, but you could go cheap and just get one off JY 
>Dakota.
>
>Rob
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>>From: "bom tie" <bomtie@xxxxxxxxxx>
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>>Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:29:56 -0500 (EST)
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>>My real thoughts were that it is something heat related. Not that heat make 
>>the problem, but that sends it over the edge. This 950 amp battery is not 
>>very old. What about this mini-starter? how is it better? These starters 
>>are known for issues?
>>Charles
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