Topic: Will not start when engine is hot

[TexasBoltons]

Hello,

New member here so first posted question. I'm the owner of a 77 TA with 6.6 TA 400 stock everything. Had a starter go bad so had it replaced by a known TA guy here in Arlington TX. Car starts first time everytime until I drive the car and get the motor nice and hot. When trying to start car when hot, it's a slow turn to no turning of the motor. I had my mechanic adjust the timing but no help. Again it started when the new starter was installed. Thoughts?

Thanks!

[RENOVATIONS]

Factory exhaust manifolds or headers?
Did you re-install the factory heat shield on the starter?

[76Tranz]

Welcome to the Texas heat. Ditch the stock starter for a mini-starter to solve your heat soak problems. I use the Powermaster mini-starter on both of my Birds and have no starting problems. Summit Racing has the Powermaster 9610 for Pontiacs (PWM-9610) for $181.99. This starter works well with headers or stock manifolds.

[Wallington]

Check the basics first, but sounds like typical heatsoak associated with headers. Does the car start fine if left to cool for a little while?