Charging system to starter

Tiny
JUMBO
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  • 1993 CHEVROLET TRUCK
  • 167,000 MILES
I recently started have a problem with starting my truck after its hot. Thought it was starter getting hot so replaced it, 1 month old battery im reading 12.64 volts at starter on battery side, turn ingition and im getting 11.4 volts all it does is clicks and try to turn but don;t seem to have enough charge to turn truck over
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 AT 1:18 AM

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Tiny
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Check your grounds for good clean connections.

Either that or the pistons become egged and will not turn easily when hot.
Could also be advanced timing too. Check it and make sure it is on the marks.

Roy
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 AT 1:37 AM
Tiny
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The motor only has 5000 miles on it it a reman moter installed in june 2011 I have up dated cam and lifters, but no problem until t4 days ago
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 AT 2:00 AM
Tiny
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Is the starter a high torque starter?

Roy
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 AT 2:02 AM

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