[zebraface]

Good evening, I own a 1984 Grand Wagoneer with the original 5.9 V8. The engine has been tuned up. It always starts but takes at least a full minute to a minute and a half grinding away on the starter before it starts then has to set with the engine running before it can be driven or it stalls. Does anyone have a similar problem?
Thanks so much,
Ernie

 

[Liles]

Welcome to the forum @zebraface! Do you have any photos of your Grand Wagoneer? Maybe there's something wrong with the starter?

 

[zebraface]

Good evening Liles. The starter is fine. my sentence was poorly stated. By grinding away I meant that the starter turns the engine over as it should but the engine will not fire. I have had a complete tuneup and the carburetor has been rebuilt but still it takes so long before the engine fires. Thanks so much for your interest!
Best,
ernie