Re: IML: Hot Starting?? 1967 imperial

[Christopher H <imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

What is the mileage on the car? For years I thought I had a carburetor issue
for the same symptoms with my '67 until my trusty old-timer mechanic said
the starter was simply going (at 123,000 miles, who could complain?). When
the engine's hot, the starter expands (remember, it's right next to an
exhaust manifold) and it draws too much current.

I bought a rebuilt unit, tossed it in the trunk (OK, set it gently... it
weighs about 70 lb), and told myself I'd change it one of these days. Nine
months later, I had the pleasure of replacing it on a Sunday evening in my
office parking structure. But I never had a hot-start problem again... In
fact, the new unit cranked alarmingly quickly compared to what I was used
to. I couldn't believe the difference!

Chris in LA
67 Crown
78 NYB Salon


On 5/17/05 9:16 PM, RandalPark@xxxxxxx (RandalPark@xxxxxxx) wrote:

> If it only cranks slowly when it is warm, you may want to check the timing.
> Advanced timing is one of many other things that can cause this. It's happened
> to me, and retarding the distributor a little bit took care of it. Good luck!
> 
> Paul W.
> 
> In an email dated 18/5/2005 2:00:39 am GMT Daylight time, ADMBLK@xxxxxxx
> writes:
> 
>> 
>> Does anyone have any idea on starting problem after the vehicle has been
>> been running and hot. ?Basically, the car has a hard time starting after
>> short trips.. turns over.. cranks.. cranks.. most of the time starts after
>> some 
>> work.
>> Thanks
>> 
>> 1967 Crown imperial



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