I have had a problem with starting my 2L for a couple years. I have the
presmog Dist and have timing set to 16degrees.
When I turn the key, I get a half a revolution then is stops then turns
again and stops. Usually this is not too much of a problem because the car
starts in one or two revs. When the hood is up, the fan turns properly
then almost like I have a timing problem reverses direction for an inch or
two the repeats. I listened with interest a couple weeks ago and everyone
said a similar problem was the starter. I have a spare starter so I
swapped it out and, for a couple starts, seemed to be fine but yesterday is
was back to the same old tricks.
Like I said, it really seems like a timing issue and am wondering if this
could be the result of having a presmog dist with timing at 16 degrees.
Or, could it be not enough current to the starter? I have a new battery
and charge it with a trickle charger periodically if, like now, it is not
driven often.
John Schmitt Telecommuter External # - 847-458-7829
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