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16v suddenly cranks slow, won't start



> In a message dated 2/24/2004 2:29:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, treed2@wsu.edu
> writes:
> <<<stock battery/starter wiring has been replaced ~2-3 years ago with
>   8 ga copper with crimped ends. (i intend to solder new ones soon; but
>   its a pain to solder something so big)>>>
>
> Hmmmm this would have been my guess, however check one more wire.  Check the
> wire that goes from the back of the intake manifold to the coil mount.  If
> that is still that flat piece of crap wire from the factory, replace it with a
> nice thick cable.  This is the one that made all the difference when I had
> problem similer to you.

I replaced it about 2 years ago with a soldered 10 ga wire. Should be
fine..

I think my wiring must be corroded.. that's all I can come up with unless
the starter has committed starticide.

-Toby