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Will not turn over when hot new starter silonid and battery will start when cold but havta turn key several times

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The engine is seizing up when hot. Have the compression checked on all pistons starting when its cold and wait 10 more minutes and do it again when its warmed up. You may get different reading telling you the rings are sticking causing the hard to start when hot

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The battery needs to be replaced. After the first start in the morning the battery gets charged and the engine is also "hot" making it easier for the starter motor to turn it over. Therefor less current is drawn from the battery and you get a start every time. In the morning the engine is cold making it difficult to turn. The battery rested the night loosing some charge and is also cold which affects the current it can deliver at that stage. With the cold engine it is not able to turn it fast enough to get it started. A new battery will solve your problem.
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