Starter starts rough

Slow cranking will make it hard to start this is not anything to do with the distributor but either a lazy starter motor or a failing battery ,put a drop tester on the battery and see if its ok if so then use a heavy duty induction amp meter on the earth lead and see what the starter motor is drawing ,if more than 180 amps then starter is the problem

Sounds like a broken wire probably close to where the computer is. I would inspect the harness here and then under and around the power distribution module (fuse and relay box under the hood) This can be removed for closer inspection of the contacts underneath.

Check all sensor connections especially the crank


Pull the MAP sensor plug connector out and try to start the car, if it starts and runs rough and then wont when the map is plugged in then replace it and you are a go.
I think this is your problem or fuel pump or the fuel pump wire is corroded typically where it connects to the harness and then goes into the body.
This is somewhere to start at least.

check to make sure the main wire going to the starter is tight mine was corided and did the same thing ..just a thought

try tapping on the starter housing while somebody is in the car. have them try to start the car while tapping on it if it starts replace the starter. who may have a dead spot in the whindings. good luck steve

May just need computer re-set..Free at most car part stores!

the 4" dd starter had two different flanges for A/T and M/T. Your new flywheel probably doesn't match the teeth for the drive on the starter. Take the starter to a rebuilder that actually knows what they're doing-- not a parts store.

check to make sure the starter has not become loose and/or add any shims that may have come with it. Also check your wiring for loose connections.

it could be starter or altinator
try another battery if it starts with that its your altinator
if it was your starter it would make a clicking or whiring noise when you try to start it.

check the spark plug wires, put water in a spray bottle and spray along the wires,especially by the coil,if the car starts to run bad or you see sparks, the wires are no good, hope this helps, Ray

It could possibly be the starter, but before you get that far make sure the Battery cables are connected very tight. If loose the car won't start or do anything. Also make sure the battery cable is grounded.