Engine cranking slow

racerdad2 · Jan 20, 2014

Even on a 'warm' day, 30's, she's been cranking slow, even with block heater & magnetic oil pan heater. Installed two new batteries. Still barely cranks fast enough to fire. Batteries are rated @ 875 cca @ 0°. Starter going bad or just cheap Fleet Farm crapy ?

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Powerstroke Cowboy · Jan 20, 2014

Did it crank slow before with the old battery's? Since you changed them I am guessing so. The starter sounds like it is week to me. Time to change it. You would be amazed at what a good starter can do to help start a pickup.

racerdad2 · Jan 20, 2014

Thx David. The batteries were 4 years old. The starter many more... I just went with the ez try to 'fix' on batteries. New starter then. The good news... I've got two spare batteries for the car hauler

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Powerstroke Cowboy · Jan 20, 2014

No problem! Glad to help. I am sure you will be pleased with a new starter.

kadeninabnitt · Jan 21, 2014

bad cables can do the same thing

racerdad2 · Jan 21, 2014

I'll check the cables. They're pushing 20 yrs in service. Thx

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Redpower · Jan 21, 2014

kadeninabnitt said:
bad cables can do the same thing

This and also your connections. I've had trouble with my connections on my 95. It is about time for cables on that truck.

89 Stroker · Jan 21, 2014

i just changed the starter on mine and boy does it spin now , drove me nuts , batteries checked good and everything......funny i have a optima battery that's almost 8 years old along with a duralast gold that's still going strong , as said you will be amazed when you put a new one on

racerdad2 · Jan 21, 2014

Checking on a new Denso starter

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JCart · Jan 23, 2014

I'd recommend a Super Duty gear reduction starter. Only two bolts and you may have to change the small wire end at the starter as the SD ones iirc are a post/ring connector not a blade connector. Gear reduction spins WAY faster than the stock one and it usually less expensive I think.

jrc

racerdad2 · Jan 23, 2014

Thx Jcart. I'll see what I can find. Waiting for a little warmer weather. Thankfully, I have back-up cars to drive

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jschildm · Jan 23, 2014

I recently installed a motorcraft style gear reduction starter as well. It made a world of difference, though I am sure any new starter would have because mine was getting pretty tired. Below is the one I used. Its a new (not reman) starter with a lifetime warranty.

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Starter-New/_/R-NNE4N9296_0331557577

racerdad2 · Jan 23, 2014

Excellent

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racerdad2 · Jan 31, 2014

Installed new (not rebuilt) starter today. She's like a new truck

We'll see how well she does in the morning at 15 below. ...

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Powerstroke Cowboy · Jan 31, 2014

Perfect! A good starter makes all the difference in the world.

Bair · Feb 4, 2014

Just another note. I had my old starter rebuilt by a rebuild shop and wow I couldn't believe how fast it spun. Started it seemed like instantly. Well, my engine threw a rod through the block and hit the starter and broke it. Duh! So the new engine with a new starter. Crazy thing cranked slow from day one. Now finally 2 years later its off getting the new starter rebuilt. I don't know what that shop does to them but whatever it is make a huge difference.

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