347 not turning....help fast

[Mizark347]

When i try to start my motor forthe first time the sarter engages but wont really crank the motor enough to start it. Battery has full power. Is a high torque mini starter te way to go?
Thanks, Mark

 

[bmorrisj]

is your compression too high for the stock starter? oh i see you have ported e7's, did you deck/shave them at all?

 

[TT91]

who built the motor?

 

[Mizark347]

I built the motor with a highly experienced technician (teacher). It is my first motor though. The pistons are tight, KB says .0020 piston to wall clearance. Stock combustin chambers. I can turn the crank with a wrench, it is pretty tough though, but it turns....So high torque starter?

 

[bmorrisj]

you should have a new starter anyway.... that motor needs to be broken in...

 

[TT91]

If you can turn the motor with a wrench, then its not the starter, unless its messed up, then ull need a new one. But im willing to bet you battery isnt FULLY charged. Have you tried jumper cables while your turning the motor over? is the drivetrain hooked up?

 

[Mizark347]

Its been hooked up to a charger all night and still is when i try to start it. Engine does need breakin in bad, but gotta get it started first. Battery does fall flat on its face when i tun the key though, but starter still engages and tries to crank, but sometimes only turns an inch and other times get denied completely.
Thanks alot guys

 

[Mizark347]

Its been hooked up to a charger all night and still is when i try to start it. Engine does need breakin in bad, but gotta get it started first. Battery does fall flat on its face when i tun the key though, but starter still engages and tries to crank, but sometimes only turns an inch and other times get denied completely. Drivetrain all hooked up.
Thanks alot guys

 

[TT91]

If the battery falls on its face when u crank it, the battery is SHOT. get yourself another vehicle in there and hook up some cables...let the jumper vehicle charge your system for a few minutes, leave the cables on, and give her hell. I garuntee it will start, or at least crank over. I had the same problem. DO IT!

 

[bmorrisj]

would a high torque starter fix the problem?

 

[TT91]

would a high torque starter fix the problem?

NO , it sounds like a power problem. He definetly isnt getting enough juice to the battery if the starter cant turn the motor, but him w/ a wrench can.

 

[Mavrick]

Yep, battery is shot. You need another car to boost it, or a BIG battery charger with the big amp car starter option.

 

[Mizark347]

Im gonna try sirsureshot's advice first...but if it doesnt work gotta run to Ramchargers for a high torque starter.
Thanks alot

 

[TT91]

U wont need to run to ramchargers...get yourself a jumper car....let me know how she sounds....

 

[Scott_B]

Sounds like he just REALLLLLY wants a high torque starter!

Like everyone else has said, wouldnt matter if you had it on the charger, if the battery is shot, then it will not hold a charge, no matter how long you kept it on.

 

[TT91]

scott youve got a really nice car..and i agree...he REALLLLY wants one of those high priced high touqre starters for some strange reason

 

[Mizark347]

I have the one with the big Amp starter option been tryin that all day. Trust me, I dont wanna have to put a new starter in, thats what im thinkin will solve the problem though. got my truck hooked up to it right now as i type this.

 

[TT91]

go put your foot on the trucks gas pedal, keep it at 2000 rpms for a min with your key turned to the ON position. Crank her after a few mins. You owe me a beer when this works

 

[TT91]

hmm..its been 10 minutes..he must be overwhelmed with the AWESOME SOUND OF THE 347 STROKER!!!!!!!!!!!! YEA>


I hope im right

 

[Mizark347]

Did it...not workin. Seems like the sarter needs more power. Battery guage above half.