[Donut Limo]

On my '02 129k hot, cold, anything in between it sounds like the starter is straining more on one stroke than the rest. It will do this 100% of the time no matter how long it's been since the truck has last run. It has no problem starting and runs on all 8 (unless it's 30 or less where it might miss a couple times). Does not grind. With fresh batts it still seems to crank slower than my dad's 99. Anyone have an idea whats going on? I could put up a video but I think the above about describes it.

 

[paintingman]

put a volt meter on it to make sure the alternator is putting out the right volts

 

[Donut Limo]

put a volt meter on it to make sure the alternator is putting out the right volts

It is charging, showing ~14v after the gpr cuts off. I'm just wondering why at one point during each rev while cranking it bogs. Is there something else electrical that demands a big load at one point in each revolution that would be noticed while cranking?

 

[md18]

I've noticed that my 02 cranks slower than the earlier trucks too, It's because our trucks have a smaller gear reduction starter vs the 1999's big direct drive. Not really sure on the straining on one stroke more though.

 

[Beast]

My starter got slower as well. Replaced batteries, etc... It was the starter. The starters can just get week. Put a new starter in and all was back to the original quick starter I was use to when I first got the truck new.

 

[Kanman]

I would put a Nippondenso starter on it. You can get one from DB Electrical on line. They spin way faster.

 

[Donut Limo]

Thats cool but for budgetary concerns (aka recently jobless) I'll run it unless starting becomes questionable. But the main issue still bugs me. Why would sound like "n-n-n-grrr-n-n-n-n-n-n-n-grrr-n-n..." I might grab a video and post it tonight so you can hear what I'm talking about. Like I said, it's not a grind, its a bogging down at one part in the turn.

 

[Donut Limo]

Maybe this will help

YouTube - starter strain