1977 Monte Carlo Starter trouble

[luxeryvic]

ok so i have everythin redy to run on my 77 monte the starter was rebiult new battery but whern i go to turn it it doesnt turn over fast enough to getr it started it sputters but its not turning fast enough is ther a fuse or braker or somethin that coukld be causeing it?

['97ventureowner]

First thing I would check would be to make sure all the connections are tight and clean, including the battery cables on the battery, the negative cable is properly grounded, etc. Is the battery fully charged? How are the cables, are they new? If not some corrosion could have gotten in under the insulation, causing resistance. This usually occurs where the battery end is, and may not be visible.

[MagicRat]

Originally Posted by '97ventureowner

First thing I would check would be to make sure all the connections are tight and clean, including the battery cables on the battery, the negative cable is properly grounded, etc. Is the battery fully charged? How are the cables, are they new? If not some corrosion could have gotten in under the insulation, causing resistance. This usually occurs where the battery end is, and may not be visible.

If all this checks out, you may have a 'dragging starter'.
When a starter motor is energized, the armature is subjected to considerable force. If the bronze bushings are worn, the armature is physically shoved against the magnets or housing. This contact slows down the starter's rotation. It sometimes is tough to diagnose because, when there is no electrical flow, the armature appears to spin freely.

Sometimes, these bushings are not replaced when a starter is "rebuilt".

[luxeryvic]

ok the cables are new battery is new and yes charged it is grounded to the frame but it seems like it is almost grounding out somewhere because the battery doesnt even hold a charge long how do i find where its grounding out?