[DeTomaso] Starter

[matt at nwpantera.com]

Boyd,
I had a very similar problem. Cold start ok then hot restart
,wump.....wump...wuuuump...
CLEAN THE GROUND common to the forward firewall!
Just do it if you haven't already no matter how nice and shiny looking it
is. I know Jack lectured us constantly on this and I finally did with
major improvement.
I found a thin layer of corrosion between the frame and big washer,wire
brushed the crap out of it and re-assembled.Like a new starter now.
good luck,
Matt
3584
Reno or bust!

original message:
As those of you who have read I have been having a hot starting problem. .I
re wired my ignition  and tightened the screws on the ignition block at it
seems I may have eliminated the problem.....  Kind of, now when the car is
engine is at full operating temperature and I turn it off and try to
 restart the starter drags like I have a n old dead battery, When it cranks
a few turns  it finally catches and the the engine roars to life,  It sound
 s like if it didn't catch right when it did the starter would have stopped.
I have a fully charged battery and it cranks like gang busters when it is
cold. . Is this something that 1. Is a common problem @. will be remedied by
these high torque , higher speed starters. 3. What causes this?
Boyd