Challenger has an attitude.

[Kguess]

So I have a 99' challenger. 787's. This past weekend I cranked it Saturday, (Ran it less that 30 secs per engine) then went to the lake Sunday. Saturday startup was perfectly normal. Sunday was not. Right engine started fine, but the left turned over 4-5 times and then no more. the starter engages, and attempts to turn, but no dice. it seems hydrolocked, but I'm not convinced. if I take the plugs out and release the pressure it will do the same thing. 4 turns or no turns, seems no rhyme or reason to it.

SO.. I have ordered a new starter. perhaps it's just time.
Not fiddled with the battery, the right engine fires fine.
Started running cables looking for corrosion. Haven't found any yet.
Contemplated on a stuck exhaust valve, but I only know enough about it to get myself in trouble.


Any ideas?

if pictures are worth a thousand words, here's a video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcK47afiG7Q

 

[Coastiejoe]

I would have at least pulled the plugs and cranked the engine to see what it did. If the starter that is in the engine is an OEM starter, I STRONGLY recommend that you get a brush kit and rebuild it. I would never install an aftermarket as they simply do not hold up.


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[philipmurphey]

I just put in a new starter last night due to having the same symptoms you have. I tried cleaning all cable connections and battery connections with no luck. Starter went in last night and fixed that issue. It just got weak and could not turn over engine any more.

 

[jhjesse]

Pull the plugs as coastie mentioned and see if spins with the starter. If so then probably the started is just tired and needs to be rebuilt. I would not use any aftermarket starters as they do not hold up.
If it doesn't spin over good with the plugs out, try turning the motor over by hand and see if the engine is locking up.

 

[Kguess]

Thanks for the quick input guys! Pulled the plugs and turns over fine. So starter it is. Waiting on it to come in then I'll get to it. Don't think they are too bad to replace. Figured I would go ahead and buy a whole starter, then rebuild the old one when I get a chance. Can't hurt to have a spare on the shelf.

In other news, is anyone aware of a shop in central Alabama that still works on these?

 

[racerxxx]

So I have a 99' challenger. 787's. This past weekend I cranked it Saturday, (Ran it less that 30 secs per engine) then went to the lake Sunday. Saturday startup was perfectly normal. Sunday was not. Right engine started fine, but the left turned over 4-5 times and then no more. the starter engages, and attempts to turn, but no dice. it seems hydrolocked, but I'm not convinced. if I take the plugs out and release the pressure it will do the same thing. 4 turns or no turns, seems no rhyme or reason to it.

SO.. I have ordered a new starter. perhaps it's just time.
Not fiddled with the battery, the right engine fires fine.
Started running cables looking for corrosion. Haven't found any yet.
Contemplated on a stuck exhaust valve, but I only know enough about it to get myself in trouble.


Any ideas?

if pictures are worth a thousand words, here's a video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcK47afiG7Q

LOL, I did the same thing years ago. F'in battery was done. I could spin the starboard engine like no one business, Port engine just laughed at it. Bought a starter and never put it in, went on a hunch and got a new battery. BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Years later still, on the OEM starter.

Be lazy, go to walmart and buy a new marine battery and try it. If that doesn't work, just return the battery since they have a liberal return policy.