• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

Starter not strong enough to turn over engine.


1984ranger28

Member
Joined
Aug 22, 2018
Messages
119
Reaction score
5
Points
18
Location
Davison, Michigan
Vehicle Year
1984
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
2.8l
Transmission
Manual
Hi, tonight I fired my 2.8 up for the first time and broke in the camshaft. Everything went fantastic except now the starter wont turn over the engine now that the rings have seated. My first thought was that I seized the engine, but after taking all the spark plugs out, it turns over freely. The block was shaved 0.015, but I wouldnt imagine that raised the compression ratio up so much that the starter wont even turn over the engine. Any help would be appreciated
 


RonD

Official TRS AI
TRS Technical Advisor
Joined
Jun 2, 2012
Messages
25,290
Reaction score
8,290
Points
113
Location
canada
Vehicle Year
1994
Make / Model
Ford
Transmission
Manual
Weak battery, test voltage
12.8v new battery
12.5v 3 year old battery
12.3v 5/6 year old battery and time to shop for battery sale

12.2v or less battery is done

If battery tests OK, when clean and reconnect battery cables, at BOTH ends, Ground cable needs to pass the same 60+ amps as positive cable does for starter motor to work

Starter motor is done, drawing too many amps
 

1984ranger28

Member
Joined
Aug 22, 2018
Messages
119
Reaction score
5
Points
18
Location
Davison, Michigan
Vehicle Year
1984
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
2.8l
Transmission
Manual
Update: I got new 2 gauge battery cables today, now it starts again. However it wont idle under 2000 rpms. Still lots of tuning to do lol.
 

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Staff online

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Truck of The Month


Kirby N.
March Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Follow TRS On Instagram

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top