91 Landcruiser Electrical problem

[bcripe]

We had the 91 in the hangar in Long Beach yesterday and pulled it out and let it idle for about 10 minutes. It was then pulled over to a spot, turned off and it would not restart. Turning the key only made the solenoid sound but did not turn over engine. The a/t oil temp light stayed on. This morning after it was cooled down it started right up. What do you guys think the problem could be? Idling for maybe 10 minutes should not overheat the motor to the point it will not even turn over would it?

Thanks in advance,
BC

 

[nickw]

Sounds like the starter.

 

[1911]

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[bcripe]

Just the solenoid or the whole thing?

 

[Grench]

Sounds like a dead battery to me. Starts, then doesn't in a short time period (battery is still depleated from the first start). Then, after the battery has had time to redistribute whatever charge is remaining it has just enough juice to turn it over. Did the vehicle sit for quite a while? Throw it on a charger and see if it becomes happy.

The stock battery is a type 27f. It is a big sucker with the poles reversed from 'normal' type 27. In some areas it can be hard to find.

Suggested replacement: Optima D31A. The biggest baddest battery that will fit. This one isn't easy to find either, but it is worth the wait.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=104630&highlight=Battery

 

[jcj_78FJ40]

Check your battery cables first. Both at the battery end and the starter end. Make sure that they are clean and secure.

 

[CJF]

BC,

You need to explain to us more precisely what's going on.

My guess is you're saying the starter was making a "whirring" noise, but was not engaging the flywheel?

Or was the starter not spinning at all?

Or...?



Curtis

 

[santiagol]

If the hot starter wil not turn at all, give it a good whack with a socket extension or a 2x4. If it starts, then you need a starter overhaul or a rebuild. Also make sure your EFI relay cable upgrade has been done and your EFI relay is not fried.

 

[bcripe]

Ok more information, It was a very hot day. The motor idled for maybe 10 minutes. The starter worked, it spun up, but did not engage the ring gear. After 10-15 minutes of cool down, it worked fine. It sounds like that little engagement gear wasnt engaging. Any ideas? Is that replaceable?

TIA!
BC