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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 07:07 PM
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Does anyone know the proper wiring for a mini stater on a sm block 76? I connected it the same as the factory and when I hooked the ground up it started cranking. And yes the small wire is connected properly to the solenoid..
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http://www.solenoid-switch.com/Delco...datasheet.html

Starter Solenoid connections for GM w/ HEI distributor:

large M stud connects Directly to Motor housing ... this connection made at Starter factory ... nothing else connects here

small S stud/terminal connects to switch

large B stud connects Directly to Battery's + pos post

* No Ground or Negative connects to solenoid ... None *

* Battery's - neg post connects Directly to frame/chassis ground *

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Sounds like you hooked the battery cable up to the wrong post. Post a photo of the starter connections.
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Old Aug 24, 2019 | 05:36 AM
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unhook the small wire from the solenoid. hook up ground wire. still cranks? bad new starter. doesn't crank now? need to see what is up with the wire that fires the solenoid.
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