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8/22/2019 6:24 PM  #1


Ignition hesitation then start

67 390 gt
New starter, new ignition switch, new solenoid, when key is turned to start, there is a hesitation, no noise, nothing. Then it will turn over and start. 
What might cause this?

 

8/22/2019 8:42 PM  #2


Re: Ignition hesitation then start

rtmjr13@optonline.net wrote:

67 390 gt
New starter, new ignition switch, new solenoid, when key is turned to start, there is a hesitation, no noise, nothing. Then it will turn over and start.
What might cause this?

You said nothing about a new battery.  A low one can cause that as well as a poor engine to body ground.  It could be taking a little time for the lower level of amperes to get the starter moving.  Check all of your connections in the starting system for good connections.  If that does not work, maybe one of your new parts is not working.
 


Original owner - 351w,T-5, 4whl disks, power R&P
 

8/23/2019 5:12 AM  #3


Re: Ignition hesitation then start

Automatic?
Look at neutral safety switch.
May need adjustment.

Original wiring or aftermarket?
May want to look at your starting circuit.
Additional information may help troubleshoot problem.
More details in this department helps out.

 

8/23/2019 5:28 AM  #4


Re: Ignition hesitation then start

Check your grounds and check resistance in your cabling.  Those cable can get internal corrosion that's hard to see and cause massive resistance that has to be overcome to get a crank. 

BUT here's my big question: why was all that stuff replaced?

 

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