Engine cranking
Cargo Master
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I've not checked the compression but the engine is stiff and when I hand turn it you can hear the exhaust valves open and release the air. And when cranking the wire to the starter gets really hot. I'm going to try getting a new starter today and see if that is the issue.
Back to the cranking issue.... Hot wires means too many amps often due to low voltage. Will only take a moment to check volts that are actually getting to your starter. A new starter might fix it, but if it doesn't then you're back to the quick and easy tests you should do in the first place. I had a two year old solenoid and starter on a motor that cranked slow for me last summer. Turned out to be the solenoid...found it with a voltage test.
What do mean by cranking? That motor should fire right up before the wire has a chance to get hot.
Cargo Master
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2X...I've also fixed slow crank with new battery clamp. You may just have a bad ground, bad wire, etc.
Cargo Master
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Are you cranking a new engine until the battery gets weak without firing the engine? Usually want it to fire right away and get the rpms ups to 2000 or little more to start oil splashing... especially if you have flat tappet lifters.
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