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Bored&Stroked · 05-17-2018, 08:13 AM

I don't see how it could be timing or a condenser. The timing would be the same cold as hot . . . unless it somehow STUCK when it was hot and magically unstuck between when it was shutoff hot and then restarted when cold. (This is a possibility - but would seem to be a bit far fetched). Anything else related to the distributor would not be the cause of a slow-cranking issue.

Has the engine been recently rebuilt? If we've 100% ruled out the starter, battery cables and grounds, then one thought would be to use a torque wrench on the main crank bolt (up front) and see if the engine is a lot 'tighter' when hot. The torque readings can tell you this. Another thought is to pull the plugs when hot and see if it acts a lot differently.

Good luck and please report back.
D

05-17-2018, 08:13 AM	#22
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,064	Re: slow cranking when hot I don't see how it could be timing or a condenser. The timing would be the same cold as hot . . . unless it somehow STUCK when it was hot and magically unstuck between when it was shutoff hot and then restarted when cold. (This is a possibility - but would seem to be a bit far fetched). Anything else related to the distributor would not be the cause of a slow-cranking issue. Has the engine been recently rebuilt? If we've 100% ruled out the starter, battery cables and grounds, then one thought would be to use a torque wrench on the main crank bolt (up front) and see if the engine is a lot 'tighter' when hot. The torque readings can tell you this. Another thought is to pull the plugs when hot and see if it acts a lot differently. Good luck and please report back. D