76 FJ40 Starting Problem

[Hutchm]

Cranking is slow at times. Battery drains fast. I can roll the truck and engage the clutch to reposition the engine and starter and it will crank right up. Any ideas?

 

[RobNasty]

Starter gone bad? Sounds like it's dragging and/or drawing too many amps at start-up

 

[Hutchm]

It is a fairly new rebuilt. I will check the amperage draw on the starter. When I move (roll the truck) in a different position it will crank right up.

 

[Pin_Head]

Not sure what you mean by "reposition".

 

[RobNasty]

Sometimes starters will develop (or have when built/rebuilt) a "flat spot" - tapping on the starter with a hammer often shifts things enough to allow the truck to start... your "repositioning" tactic may accomplish the same thing? Check battery cables/grounds while you're at it - loose/poor connections can result in significant loss of amperage delivered to the starter.

 

[cruiserkev]

I went through 3 starters within 5 years before finding out about gear reduction FJ60 starters. I have at least 10 years on mine now and have not had any issues since swapping it in. Give one a try and good luck!