69 BBC Starter Wiring Help!

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Nov 3, 2014 | 01:58 PM

Factor

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69 BBC Starter Wiring Help!

Hi all,

OK! so my 69 was converted to HEI by previous owner. I am staying HEI with the new 454 putting in.

I got a Powermaster High Torque starter...it only has the ignition lead, I believe that is the "D" side. No "R" side is needed.

they have said the "R" side in only for a resister and is not necessary if a car was converted to HEI...

So, questions....what is the R and D of the starter wire hookups for?

Thanks!
Ron

Nov 3, 2014 | 02:23 PM

MelWff

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Never heard of a D connection, R for the coil wire and S for the switch wire on the solenoid, no instructions came with the starter?

http://www.powermastermotorsports.com/faq-starter.html

http://www.powermastermotorsports.co..._GMMiniSta.pdf

Last edited by MelWff; Nov 3, 2014 at 02:26 PM.

Nov 3, 2014 | 03:50 PM

Factor

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HI Mel!

Yes...sorry...the R side. I have an HEI, but they still connected the R& S....
according to powermaster sheets and links you supplied...it says no R is necessary, unless there is no cranking...

gonna check into that kit...

which color is "S" wire from the harness?

thanks,
R

Nov 3, 2014 | 05:19 PM

Factor

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yes...btw those are what came with it. I am trying to understand what came stock on the car, then what I have, thus what I will need...

Nov 3, 2014 | 05:28 PM

CanadaGrant

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Originally Posted by Factor

yes...btw those are what came with it. I am trying to understand what came stock on the car, then what I have, thus what I will need...

The small wire on the inside close to the block is needed. The outside wire (looking up from under the car) is a coil booster for starting and isn't needed. Sounds stupid but it's true....