FGF Advertisement Sponsor You are here: Home / Forums Forums Register Log In First Generation Firebird Forums Tech Help General Starter sluggish after running for a while (heat soak?) Search Advanced Forum Search Forums Calendar Active Threads Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Re: Starter sluggish after running for a while (heat soak?) Jake1022 #328085 10/30/20 10:46 AM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,248Likes: 14Upstate New York Bob S. Premium Member Bob S. Premium Member Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,248Likes: 14Upstate New York I used a 1000 CA battery and 1 gauge battery cables. A lot of us have the slow cranking issue and I am more convinced it’s something with Pontiac motors and not the starter Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Google AdSence Sponsor for FGF Forums Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Starter sluggish after running for a while (heat soak?) Jake1022 10/30/20 01:38 PM Re: Starter sluggish after running for a while (heat soak?) ramair68 10/30/20 02:13 PM Re: Starter sluggish after running for a while (heat soak?) Jake1022 10/30/20 02:16 PM Re: Starter sluggish after running for a while (heat soak?) Bob S. 10/30/20 02:46 PM Re: Starter sluggish after running for a while (heat soak?) Dr. Drivability 10/30/20 03:02 PM Re: Starter sluggish after running for a while (heat soak?) firebird69racer 10/30/20 03:41 PM Re: Starter sluggish after running for a while (heat soak?) Jake1022 10/30/20 06:28 PM Re: Starter sluggish after running for a while (heat soak?) Bob S. 10/30/20 06:38 PM Re: Starter sluggish after running for a while (heat soak?) Gus68 10/30/20 09:51 PM Re: Starter sluggish after running for a while (heat soak?) Spellbound 01/02/21 02:39 PM Re: Starter sluggish after running for a while (heat soak?) barnbird 01/02/21 05:49 PM Re: Starter sluggish after running for a while (heat soak?) uconn86hgiv 01/04/21 01:50 PM Moderated by 1stgenbirdman, Bjorn Sefeldt, Geoff, Jimc2002 Hop To About ------ Welcome Information How To: Post Photos, Login, Cha... Member IntroductionsFor Sale ------ Parts For Sale 1967 Firebirds For Sale 1968 Firebirds For Sale 1969 Firebirds For Sale Diecast and Models For Sale Literature For Sale Miscellaneous For Sale Miscellaneous For Sale - Not FG...Wanted ------ Parts Wanted 1967 Firebirds Wanted 1968 Firebirds Wanted 1969 Firebirds WantedCompany Information ------ Part Companies Service Companies Body Shops (US) Body Shops (Other) New ProductsTech Help ------ Hall of Fame Templates General Body Drivetrain InteriorGeneral Discussions ------ Parts You Want Reproduced Buyer Beware Show Organization Local Clubs and Groups for FGF Website Support & Updates Ramblings and Chatter FGF Photo Gallery Research History Document Archive Dealer Technical/Informationa... Section 0 - General Informat... Section 1 - Heating and Air ... Section 2 - Frame and Body Section 3 - Front Suspension Section 4 - Rear Suspension,... Section 5 - Brakes Section 6 - Engine Mechanical Section 6B - Engine Fuel Section 6D - Emission Control Section 6E - Engine Electrical Section 7 - Clutch and Trans... Section 9 - Steering Section 10 - Wheels and Tire Section 11 - Chassis Sheet Metal Section 12 - Chassis Electri... Section 14 - Radiator Suppor... Section 15 - Accessories Print Thread Switch to Flat Mode Show Likes Link Copied to Clipboard 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts Like Summary Forum Statistics Forums57 Topics35,534 Posts298,850 Members8,861 Most Online19,810Feb 1st, 2026 Who's Online Now 0 members (), 1,607 guests, and 119 robots. Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod Newest Members zinger223, MB13, Drevard, LarryK, boomstick08 8,861 Registered Users Top Posters(30 Days) bigchief 5 Geoff 3 68 Texas Bird 2 Jimc2002 2 Dennis in Indiana 2 Gordy 1 LarryK 1 zinger223 1 Dr. Drivability 1 Top Posters Bjorn Sefeldt 20,054 Fbody69 14,265 Yellowbird 11,905 68tpls400 10,337 Dave's Langley '68 Droptop 9,027 salmon38 7,719 Firebob 7,495 Banshee 7,408 69firebirdman 6,986 Gus68 6,758 Today's Birthdays There are no members with birthdays on this day. Photo Gallery My latest 67 vert project rust bucket by Firebob, December 22 My weekend warrior by Two67Firebirds, August 1 Cool dragster by Gus68, March 26 67 at Warbird show by Revvingup, December 31 With the old hood on. by Firebob, July 29 June S S M T W T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Forum Search Default Style Classic View Plain White UBB.threads UBBCentral UBBCentral - Lime UBBCentral - Mocha UBBCentral - Zen UBBT77 UBBT77 UBBT77 - Dark UBBT80 Privacy Policy · Forum Rules · Mark All Read Contact Us · Forum Help · First Generation Firebird NOTE: Search FGF Forums functions differently than the Search found at the top
