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ENGINE OR ELECTRICAL ?

Posted: 5/25/08 6:37pm Message 1 of 2
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edgwood, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 convertible,with the hard top and power streering.it a 350 L48 with auto trans. the color is light blue.
 I am not sure where to post this so here I go.Cold engine car starts after driving warm engine car acts like starter bad.I put a heat sheild from zip on  the car.It has headers on it. Other than that the car runs good. Also do they make plug wire that
are for header equiped cars.The guy at the part store said "the computer said"it takes part# Confused
 
  AGAIN THANKS
    Rick
RNB2008-05-25 18:41:09


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ENGINE OR ELECTRICAL ?

Posted: 5/26/08 8:17am Message 2 of 2
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Frederick, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
The guy at the parts store is likely the same guy who would work for whatever little salary the boss is willing to pay...not for his knowledge.

There are lots of plug wires made for header equipped cars.  MSD, Taylor, Pertronix, Accel, and others all make high temp wires.  The guys who race have to get their stuff from somewhere.

Check out a local speed shop, Summit Racing or Jegs for many choices.

It did sound like your starter was heat soaked and was affected by the heat.  If the heat shield did the trick, you're golden.  If you continue to have trouble, consider a mini-starter to put some more space between it and the headers.



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