Date:         Mon, 12 May 2008 22:35:56 -0400
Reply-To:     craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Tricky starting.
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Hey guys. I have an interesting starting "problem" that i'd like to run by
you.
When i turn the key, it turns like the battery is completely dead. It will
turn about half a revolution of the crank and just about stop, and then fire
right up. It does this every time. The battery is brand new and in good
shape, but it seems like the engine has a crazy amount of resistance when
cold. Do these starters actually 'wear out" as in, "it's weak". I know they
break..... But do they wear out? Is it possible that my start is just living
at half it's capacity? Or is it more likely to be something else?

I've gone through most of the system and can't seem to figure it out, so i
figured maybe i'm missing something obvious.....

Thanks again!
-Craig
'85GL