New batteries and no start

[Ljwt330]

Originally Posted by mike brez

Turns like normal and fires up in one second.

To me, consistent excessive resistance at starter motor, including grounds. Have you checked the heavy ground straps bolted to the transmission and/or engine? Binding starter drive shaft or motor bearings also still in play.

[mike brez]

Ok thanks everybody found it. 3/8 eyelet wire connector was broke inside loom.
Crimped on new connector with heat shrink re connected and fired right up.

[Smitty77]

Originally Posted by mike brez

Ok thanks everybody found it. 3/8 eyelet wire connector was broke inside loom.
Crimped on new connector with heat shrink re connected and fired right up.

THANK YOU! For posting the Root Cause!

I can not tell you how many times I've found a thread like this, that has helped me when Bird Dawging down a problem. It's these obscure ones, that take the time to figure out!

Smooth starting, and travels,
Smitty

[dons2346]

Mike, where was the culprit located?