High Torque Starter "R" wire help
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Tucson Arizona
High Torque Starter "R" wire help
I recently put a GM High Torque starter in my 70. I have done a search and found one thread that mentions leaving the "R" terminal wire off since I only have two posts on the new starter. One for the battery cable and other for the starter post. I have a Unilite distributor on the car. My question is will my car still start normal with this wire left off the starter? I know it supplies 12V to the coil for starting. Thanks for your help.
Last edited by vettebruno; Nov 10, 2007 at 12:23 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Chicago
I think the mallory unilite and old points style distributors need the r wire attached, but you need to attach a diode first. Lemme see if i can find the link, im in the same boat now with my 71.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Newburgh NY
The GM starter should be similar in install as the MSD. Check this out. It might help.
http://www.msdignition.com/pdf/2005/...95_starter.pdf
http://www.msdignition.com/pdf/2005/...95_starter.pdf
