On Sep 26, 10:46 am, wrote:
On Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:58:58 -0000,
wrote:

That's the way my engine starts. It almost sounds like a suflated
battery (bad cell or two) but I have tried no less than three known
good batteries. I have cleaned and checked all the connections save
one. Today I will remove the starter completely and make sure there is
a good ground between it and the engine block. Other than that I can't
think of anything else I have missed unless there are bad winds in the
starter itself. It really sounds like some kind of bad connection/wind
as once the heat has built up, the thing spins like it is supposed to,
but only after a second or so delay... Any ideas, suggestions??

You didn't say what kind of engine this is but there is a problem with
GM starters that makes them sluggish. (the ones that bolt up frm the
bottom) If it is not shimmed right it will bind in the flywheel. Hot
engine is worse than cold. If you loosen the bolts, shove in a
business card or 2 and it gets better that is a tip. They usually ship
with shims.

Marine starters typically install through an opening in the bell
housing, so their's normally no need for any shims like you often find
in an automotive application. I would check everything electrical,
from the wires, battary switches, all connections, and the solinoid. I
would also check the engine timing. Too much advance can cause this
kind of condition.

John