[bochnak]

I pulled my starter the other day and will replace it with a high torque mini from dbelectrical when it arrives. I will also replace the battery cables in hopes of curing slow crank when hot.

I am running HEI. The "R" terminal wire basically fell off when removing the starter, and is not needed in my application from what I have read.

I guess my question is, can the trip wire ("S" terminal) cause a heat soak issue? Should I replace the wire? Cover it in a heat resistant sleeve?

Thanks,
Matt

 

[1Fast7D]

I pulled my starter the other day and will replace it with a high torque mini from dbelectrical when it arrives. I will also replace the battery cables in hopes of curing slow crank when hot.

Go with at least a 1g battery cable.

I am running HEI. The "R" terminal wire basically fell off when removing the starter, and is not needed in my application from what I have read.

As long as the wire powering you ignition has power in both the crank and run positions, wire from "R" terminal is not needed. I would check first.

I guess my question is, can the trip wire ("S" terminal) cause a heat soak issue? Should I replace the wire? Cover it in a heat resistant sleeve?

Yes it can, but would not cause slow cranking. usually it would cause a click or nothing from the starter. As wires get hotter, resistance goes up, anything to keep them cooler is better. If you are going to replace it, up the wire size to 10g.

 

[bochnak]

I spoke to dbelectrical and they also recommended at least 2 or 1 gage wires. If I can't find that gage at the auto parts store, I will have MAD electrical make me some. The mini starter may have a 5/16" terminal vs. the stock 3/8".

My HEI power wire runs from the "IGN" piggy back on the fuse block. It's hot in RUN and START.

I just get a slow crank. So I assume the trip wire is doing it's job. I may replace it since I'm working in that area.

Thanks for the reply.