starter getting hot

[Fultz1275]

My starter has left me stranded for the last time. I have a Proform high torque starter with a heat shield on a 383 small block that still gets too hot and won't start. After it sits for about 1 1/2 hours it starts fine.

What's the best ways to solve this without having to wrap the headers. There has to be a good quality high torque starter that solves this issue. Any good suggestions. What about MSD's new starter. Surely there is an easy solution because there are way too many cars running headers that don't seem to have this problem.

Any help would be great.

[HILROD]

It might just be a voltage drop in your wiring or switch. Check to see how many volts you have at the cranking wire, (normally purple), when it's removed from the starter, and someone holds the key. If it is low you can add a Ford style relay, or change the wiring or ign switch. If it is good it's the starter.

[justanova]

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku


i have had similar problems in the past and this fixed it

[70 Chevelle]

are you using a sheetmetal type shield for the starter or the wrap type over the starter? we've had great results with the wrap type you should try that first if you don't already have it.

[MonzaRacer]

Yuo know guys, you buy the most expensive starter and I have always had my best luck so far with a standard GM type starter.
I would buy a DL9990S from Autozone and then get the proper bolts from GM and heat shield for the solenoid.
I have started 14 to 1 big blocks with that starter and an optima battery.
So why doers everyone try the aftermarket "high performance" starters?
I have also ordered up a starter for a 69 Corvette with a 427 4 speed , some of them come in with 3 bolt cast iron noses, Now most of them from Autozone still use cast noses but 2 bolts fastening.
Well anyway give the DL9990S a try its small , works with 168 tooth flywheels and will have a lifetime guarantee.
Also I use 2/0 battery cables and several braided ground straps.
You can also add in a Ford fenderwell type solenoid (source one from NAPA and ask for the application of a mid 80s Ford Ranger.) I use a simple piece of sheet metal to make a junction strap then run a cable down to the starter. This would hit the starter and solenoid with big amps through a large cable rather than amall amps through a small wire running by a hot header.
Lee Abel
AFTERMARKET PERFORMANCE

[justanova]

also fwiw, I and some people i know have always had the best luck and longevity with tilton starters, but I/we have always had the ford style solenoid on the fender too. One particular buddy has had the same tilton starter on his circle track car for 10+ years with no trouble.