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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: Chevynut73 on November 29, 2025, 12:22:49 pm

Title: Starter Dragging
Post by: Chevynut73 on November 29, 2025, 12:22:49 pm

The starter turns over good when engine is cold BUT after driving 20 - 30 minutes it drags bad and won't start until it cools down.

Do I just need a new starter?
If so, where would y'all get one?  Just local auto parts house? 

Title: Re: Starter Dragging
Post by: Rapid Roy on November 29, 2025, 01:11:41 pm

I had this a few years back. Replaced starter and still had dragging. Replaced cables and solved problem. Cables were probably original, no way of knowing. Be sure battery is good also. Recommend getting AC Delco starter if you can. I also got a starter heat shield wrap just in case it may need it.

Title: Re: Starter Dragging
Post by: VileZambonie on November 29, 2025, 01:58:06 pm

What do you mean dragging?

Title: Re: Starter Dragging
Post by: JohnnyPopper on December 01, 2025, 02:24:21 pm

Sounds like sluggish performance

Title: Re: Starter Dragging
Post by: Chevynut73 on December 01, 2025, 03:40:19 pm

Dragging = sounds like the battery is run down but it's not, turning over very slowly (only with operating temp motor).

Title: Re: Starter Dragging
Post by: Chevynut73 on December 01, 2025, 03:42:33 pm

Quote from: Rapid Roy on November 29, 2025, 01:11:41 pm

I had this a few years back. Replaced starter and still had dragging. Replaced cables and solved problem. Cables were probably original, no way of knowing. Be sure battery is good also. Recommend getting AC Delco starter if you can. I also got a starter heat shield wrap just in case it may need it.

Thank you - I can try that. 

Title: Re: Starter Dragging
Post by: JohnnyPopper on December 01, 2025, 07:21:11 pm

Electrons don't like heat