starter question - Ford Forums

gameshooter · 02-19-2008, 18:25

will the heat off the motor cause a starter to drag? the reason i ask is that when i drive my 89 F150 it cranks right up. i can drive it 5 miles or so and shut it off and try and crank it 5min later it will drag. i can wait about 20 min. or so and it cranks like a new one. also can it be tested and will the test be the same as driving it? thanks Mike

thefonz · 02-19-2008, 20:36

Yes, heat from the engine can cause this. Is the heat shield still in place? What kind of test are you wanting done? Amperage draw? Already sounds like you need a new starter.

gameshooter · 02-20-2008, 18:02

thanks fonz for the info. i was thinking a new starter too. just 3 more things i`d like to do to it this summer so i can finish it.if i can figure out how to put a pic of it in the gallery i`ll do it to see what you think. thanks again