70newport

Hey guys so I recently replaced my starter motor on my 383 and since then when i start the car the starter motor stays engaged for 2-3 seconds after it has cranked over and fired up. Any suggestions on how to solve this?

440roadrunner

May be a defective starter, except this symptom would seem rare

Make one test to be absolutely sure it is not electrical (caused by other problems)

Disconnect the battery ground for safety.

At the starter relay, disconnect the wire going to the "square" screw terminal, IE the only screw terminal, not the stud. Pull this wire safely away so that it's not making contact.

Reconnect the battery, turn the key to run, and be absolutely sure the car is in park or out of gear if a stick.

Then crank and start the car by touching this wire to the big stud on the starter relay. If the starter still remains "sticky" as before, turn it in for warranty.

70newport

So I tried what you suggested and asuming I did what you were wanting me to do the starter did the same thing where after hearing the engine fire and taking the wire away from the stud it stays engaged for 2-3 seconds. it does not grind at all like if you try and start a started engine you can just hear it labouring and spinning still if that makes sense...... if you would like me to take a video/audio clip and e mail it I can do that.

Thanks for the help.

MrOldart2U

Maybe just a crappy rebuild and a noisy "run-down". My autozone reman starter on my volare is rather noisy, but doesnt really hurt anything.

bremereric

I have seen someone replace the starter relay only to have those two wires barely touching and the starter would continue to crank away.

440roadrunner

Sounds like a defective starter to me

Coronet 500

I've had this happen to me, I loosened the mounting bolts and pulled the starter away from the flywheel and retighten.

70newport

I tried this and it did not change anything. Im guessing my next step is pull it off again and take it in for warranty.......

Thanks everyone for the help.