my truck has not been starting like i would like it to . sometimes it starts just fine other times i get a "grinding noise" along with a little kickback.
runnin 446 BB 12.5 CR, locked dist with 20* retard box, powermaster starter, optima yellow top batt, and alternator. with truck running and all accessories (msd, water pump, 2 fans) on i have 12.5-13.5 volts, but last night we threw the alt belt and dropped to 11 volts at idle running only water pump and ignition. i guess i figured the optima would do better than that.
so we were thinking of trying a couple of things
1-shim starter out so it disengages faster
2-add another battery
i just cant help but think that this thing should quit kicking back during cranking. thanx