Hello,

On my 68 340 Barracuda, When starting the car once it is completely warmed up, the starter will screech. To avoid the screech, I have found myself releasing the ignition key as quickly as possible; sometimes that works. Often times, I can't release the key fast enough and I get the dreaded starter screech. Oh how embarrassing.

When starting the car when it is cold, there are no issues.

I am using a Denso starter (281-0109) that I purchased from Mancini back in 2015 or so. It was a NEW starter, not a reman:

Denso starter part number

The flywheel is a 130T, 10.5" and I am using the factory Chrysler bell-housing.

I have a relay in between the factory Chrysler starter and the starter solenoid switch terminal on the starter, a la MAD Electrical:

MAD Electrical wiring diagram

I'm trying to figure out what the problem is. Sadly, I replaced the old starter (the same one, only old) with this new one "when I was in there" doing the top-end of the engine. The headers were out and I thought it would be good to replace the starter while I had the room. I really need to stop doing that. I started having problems with the starter not long after that.

I guess I can always put the old one back in and try that route.


What do you guys think the problem is? What would you do next?