Classic/Antique Car Repair: Re;Rolls Royce, shadow 2, first signs

Question
Hi Vern.
I have a 1979 Silver shadow 2 with low milage and it drives like a dream.When cold it starts first time.When hot it starts first time if started within 5mins or so but if left longer the engine turns over quite a few times before it fires up.Any ideas on how to rectify this.Many thanks.
Maurice.

Answer
Hi Maurice:
Your starter could be slowly going bad (if it's the original starter).
They last a long time and go bad very slowly. The first signs are usually over heating, which cause the bushings to shrink and create poor contact, which eventually will drag as if the battery is going dead when starting.