1973 cadillac eldoradeo starter questions

[34858]

Hi have a question on starters ,on my 73 eldoradeo it starting to sound different
when it start or hard to start  after it has been runing.are rebuilts or new better?
also question on auto seats about the motor that makes it move. what would i need to get done or whats involved to get it  to work.Thanks kenny

[TJ Hopland]

Both a new or rebuilt starter from typical parts sources these days seem to be about a 50/50 shot of being garbage.  Best bet would be to get yours rebuilt or even rebuild it yourself.  Often times they just need to be cleaned and the brushes replaced.  If you do buy another one keep your old one to possibly rebuilt as a spare when/if you have issues with the replacement.

There are lots of things that can go wrong with the seats so maybe start another thread about that saying what happens when you try and move them.  Like nothing at all or do you get clicks or humming like its trying? 

[dochawk]

swapping the starting motor is trivially easy.  Just be sure to undo the electric first so that it doesn't hang and strain the wires, and don't forget to reattach the heavy ground strap (it will *almost* start with it off).

they're not complicated to rebuild; the kits are chap when you can find them.

Or buy a cheapie to put on while you get around to rebuilding.

A local rebuild will almost certainly be better than a new Chinese one.

[34858]

Thanks Kebby

[James Landi]

A "cranky" starter, especially when the engine is HOT, is often an example of BAD BATTERY CABLES. The wire under the plastic insulation can become so oxidized that it restricts the flow of amperage to the starter at critical times during cranking. Ensuring that the cables are the appropriate gauge, that the terminals and connection are clean and bright, and that the cables are new can fix what you believe to be a series of bad starter(s).
Also "LOAD TESTING" your battery can diagnose a marginal battery... here again, when the engine is hot and really challenges the CABLES, STARTER, and BATTERY,  a failing battery can be the cause.  ALSO, and out of time engine... one where the distributor is too advanced, can cause hard starting when the engine is hot--- this is especially true with low test, ethanol laced fuels.  I owned an old Cadillac that would start much easier when hot when I added a pint of Marvel oil to every fill up of gas.  James

[badpoints]

When the starter gets hot the magnets get weak. I have put ice on a starter to get it to work. I would go with a high torque mini starter.