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Originally Posted by jdl
I've seen vehicles where the timing was off, to the point that the starter was fighting the compression. Slow crank at first then speeds up. I haven't looked at your info to see if timing is adjustable? You can always use digital multimeter and check actual voltage reading at starter, if you think it is a voltage issue?
Do you use a block heater?
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Thanks for responding jdl.
I know what you mean by starter fighting the compression, this is I believe different. IF the timing was off it starter would fight the compression each and every time I try to start it right. This is a random thing, more so when cold or been sitting for a while. (Timing is adjustable.)
Today when I attempted starting it ( under 30 degrees F.) it would not crank so I left the ignition switch on and tryed jumping the connection on the starter but it would only spin the starter gear without engaging with the flywheel to spin the engine. I then tryed starting the vehicle with the ignition switch but all that happened was I finally got the clicking and idiot lights going dim. (Just like a weak battery). So I boosted it with another vehicle and it cranked and started immediately.
I will try a different battery next time to see what happens. I am leaning more to a bad battery. (I have cleaned the battery cable end and posts.)
No I do not use a radiator hose or block heater.
Let you know results.