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Slow Cranking??
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:33 am
by Malahki
Wondering what might be causing my pinz to crank so slowly? Ever since I got it back in December it has been very slow to turn over. Even with two new batteries or when I boosted it with my 24v Landcruiser it cranks like every revolution might be its last. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Re: Slow Cranking??
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:54 am
by edzz
Malahki wrote: Ever since I got it back in December it has been very slow to turn over.
Got it back from work being done on it? being loaned out? ?? what may have been done to it when it was not in your hands?
Re: Slow Cranking??
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:02 pm
by Malahki
Oh sorry, grammatical error, should read: "ever since I got it, back in Dec". As in I purchased it back in Dec.
Re: Slow Cranking??
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:05 pm
by edzz
My bad, next year I'll learn to read.
Re: Slow Cranking??
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:06 pm
by 4x4Pinz
check the grounding straps and could be that your clutch is hanging up a little causing the slower turning.
Re: Slow Cranking??
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:20 pm
by Malahki
As I also have a clutch issue, I thought I would add the link:
http://real4x4forums.com/PinzgauerBBS/v ... 172#p44172
Re: Slow Cranking??
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:23 am
by stiffler4444
Is it possibly just an "expiring" starter? I had this issue with my Samurai and each time I took apart my starter and cleaned up the windings, it worked well for a few weeks......dunno, just my nickel.
Re: Slow Cranking??
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 10:19 am
by Malahki
It turns out the slow cranking was the result of bad batteries. I had overlooked the possibility because I was using the RV batteries out of my brand new trailer. So I assumed the new batteries would be good but I had them tested and they were not up to par. Perhaps they sat dead at the trailer manufacturing plant for some time before being put to use