1961 Chevy Corvette slow starting when hot

1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
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JOEVETTE61
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I have the battery in the trunk and the starter does not start when the car is hot. I checked the volts at the starter and it read 8 volts only. It starts well when it is cold and we have determined that it is not a bad starter or the battery. I also checled the battery ground and it looks fine. I also check the timing and it was ok also. I also check the motor block ground strap to the chassis and it looked fine. I have not changed the battery cable yet and already bought a new starter just in case.
May 27, 2008 at 3:48 PM
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I have the battery in the trunck and the starter does not start when the car is hot.

Do you mean it doesn't engage the engine while cranking it? Could be the starter itself, neutral safety switch and ignition switch-Have helper hold key at cranking position and check for power at the purple wire on the starter solenoid power there bang on the starter if it kicks over -replace the starter.
May 27, 2008 at 3:57 PM
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