Wire/Solenoid Problem

Short answer: A solenoid and starter wire running too close to the exhaust will cause hot-start problems — re-route the wire. But it shouldn’t affect how the engine runs unless the insulation has burned through and is shorting out.

For the poor running and dying when hot, check the positive and negative battery cables (and a solid engine ground), and make sure the fuel line isn’t too close to the exhaust — boiling fuel there can cause vapor lock.

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Content last modified: June 13, 2026 at 10:06 am


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