Chevy Truck with 305 Starting issues

1930 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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JASON R
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My 89 Silverado is starting hard.ive tried filling with new gas,changed the battery,the cable going to the starter motor and im still starting hard.It clicks then itll start to turn over.But it wont turn over very fast.Then it fires and starts but after like 30 seconds to a minutes worth of trying.The only mod it has is its been rechipped.Its the 305 with TBI.

Thanks for any help.
Nov 13, 2007 at 12:51 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like th estarter is going out.Sometimes they will start drawing huge amounts of amps to turn the motor when they are shorted. Be Careful.....this can cause a battery explosion
Nov 13, 2007 at 4:32 AM
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JASON R
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I thought the solenoid is going.but would it be better to simply replace the starter?I was thinking of buyin a MSD starter but i didnt want to if i dont need it.
Nov 13, 2007 at 4:41 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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I would use an A/C Delco replacement
Nov 13, 2007 at 4:48 AM
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JASON R
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alrite ill pull the starter motor and have it looked at.If it is going ill try the AC Delco one.How do i know what to buy?Im not sure but arent theyre diffrent flywheel sizes?

And due to a tight budget :( im not sure when i can get a new starter.Wou;d it be a major safty issue?


Thanks
Nov 13, 2007 at 4:58 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Give them year, make, model and the 8th digit of the VIN #
Dont hold the key in the crank position for very long, that heats up the cables and can short the battery
Nov 13, 2007 at 5:01 AM
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JASON R
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Thanks.I hope i can get it before winter comes.I doubt the truck would start in winter with this starter
Nov 15, 2007 at 12:34 AM
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