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Eddie.sv
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DEC 17, 04:45 PM
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I’m trying to figure out this issue I’m having with this starter, it will turn over then just not even crank we’ve done multiple test and they lead back to the starter this morning on a start attempt the battery connector was glowing red from the amount of power it’s drawing does anyone know any solutions or what to do?
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Dennis LaGrua
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DEC 17, 06:33 PM
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Could be a frozen alternator bearing or hydro-locked engine. Take off the drive belt and see what happens. Can you turn the engine over with a socket and breaker bar? Remove plugs and crank to see if the engine is hydro-locked. ------------------
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Patrick
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DEC 17, 07:36 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:
Remove plugs and crank to see if the engine is hydro-locked.
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...and keep your face away from any/all spark plug holes. Don't ask me how/why I know. 
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HarryT
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DEC 18, 01:45 AM
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If the battery terminal and the cable are turning red with heat it is a bad connection. If the whole cable is getting hot then it could be the starter.
Harry
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La fiera
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DEC 18, 08:07 AM
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You can use on lead of a good thick jumper cables from battery positive to the starter. If starts fine then the cable you use is too thing or has lots of resistance. Also, your ground wire should be the same thickness as your positive. Good luck!
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HarryT
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DEC 21, 02:05 AM
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Well !! Did you solve the problem???
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