Bob,
I agree with Mark, particularly regarding the heat soaking of the
starter. My 72 TR-6 had the same problem you described. I replaced the
battery which did not solve the problem. I finally replaced the starter
with a TRF rebuilt which solved the hard starting (if it started) when
hot. I was always afraid the car would stall in stop and go traffic
which I am positive would have endeared me to thousands of happy
commuters.
Robert
72 TR-6
> >Bob,
> >
> >You wrote "The car starts strong every time, except after it's been
> run
> >for a long while (30 -40 minutes). At that point it reacts as if the
> >battery is dead. The battery is fairly new, so I'm suspecting it's
> >either the alternator or something else is draining the battery
> during
> >the drive."
> >
> >I hate to say this, but this reminds me of some old advice I was
> given
> >as a young lad. "if the car starts fine cold but is hard to crank
> hot,
> >suspect the main bearings"
> >
> >Apparently when the mains get worn, they sieze up when heated.
> >
> >I know this is an over simplification. Just something you really
> want
> >to check before writing the "big check".
> >
> >
> >Jim
> >
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>
> Bob,
> If the engine has high miles and alot of carbon, the increase in hot
> compression
> will cause this, also if the starter is weak it will heat soak and
> turn
> slowly if at all.
>
> Mark
> Spit 1970 MKlll "I will get it out next summer"
>
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