<VV> Hot engine question - no Corvair, maybe

[TimogensTurbo at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/9/2007 3:17:21 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
gyoungwolf at earthlink.net writes:

> This is a speed shop built Ford 351C with a big cam and compression of 
> about 11.5 to 1.  It has about 3,000 miles on the rebuild. It starts up fine and 
> runs like crazy, but it will not turn over fast enough (or not at all) to 
> start when hot. I have installed a new high torque starter (which helped some) 
> and a 900 amp battery to no avail. Once it cools off, it fires right up. The 
> timing has been checked by a couple of repair shops. The last place loosened 
> the valves a bit, but no change. Any thoughts? Thanks,
> 
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Same as any engine.....you've got a known  good starter / battery......

1  Check AMPS drawn by the starter during HOT crank

2  Check Voltage at EVERY connection point in the start system...

3   if there's a reasonable amount of amps drawn..no voltage drops.......then 
the engine was assembled to tight [ clearances ]

Matt Nall...west coast
http://members.aol.com/patiomatt
lots of info!