Re: [DML] battery sparks and no-start

[dherv10@xxxx]

Andy. Think about it, By jumping or adding another battery you have almost 
doubled the current and the starter as you say still turns over at 80%. Yes, 
it will be a little slower when cold. But as I said earlier. Starter drag due 
to age and wear. This problem shows up faster when cold. When summer comes 
and things heat up 
( weather) then it will still strain the battery a little and the drag will 
somewhat go away for a while till it get worse. Then as it is has being 
pushed to the limit and the drag will start showing up in warmer weather and 
then one day it won't turn over.

In the rebuild business, it's starters in the winter and alternators in the 
summer 
( heat). If you will notice the alternator needle rides normally higher in 
the winter than in the summer.
John Hervey
www.specialTauto.com


<< yes i have tried jumping the car also. no start. it only turns over, 
sounds 
about 80% the usual speed during the summer. i doubt it's dragging - the 
DeLorean starter is supposed to be pretty darn bullet proof, right? >>