[urq] Puzzling stalling situation

[DGraber460 at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/23/2005 6:49:40 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
irautenberg at comcast.net writes:

Well, on  a few occasions now, the '84 has stalled on me (coincidenally just
before I  was about to park the car anyway).  What makes this a bit  more
disconcerting is that if I attempt to start the car right after this,  the
starter won't turn over-- no click, no nothing. If I wait a while (at  least
5 minutes), she'll start right up.  Methinks it's an electrical  heat-related
issue  and I have an idea where the problem lies, but  appreciate  any
suggestions/experiences.

Ingo

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Mine does this every summer when the temp goes close to triple digits. I  
have tried 3 different starters, and had the original rebuilt twice to be  
thorough. I also tried several insulation techniques to no avail. The original  heat 
shield has always been in place as well.
I relayed the starter last September, and renewed the main cable going to  
it. Not sure if it "cured" it or not, as it didn't reach the temps necessary to  
give it a true test.
 
Oh- I also vented the hood to let the heat rise and escape.
 
Dennis
Denver