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Old Mar 12, 2024 | 09:03 PM
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Default Starter wiring help please

Almost done with installing my new motor in my 1975 4 speed coupe. 383 with zz4 hot cam and vortec heads. Here is a picture of the harness that goes to the starter and a picture of the starter. I did not remove the old one so I am unsure how to hook them up. I can't find a wiring diagram online either. Any help would be appreciated.



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Black wire is a ground and could go on a bell housing bolt

Red wire with the eyelet and two fuseable links go on the big starter post with the big fat battery wire

the red wire with the female connector goes on the spade solenoid terminal
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It might be a good time to check your Fusible Links while you have the parts off the car. You want to be sure that they have continuity through them, if not then replace them now while it is easy. While disconnected from the car it should be simple to check the fusible links using a multi-meter.
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On the schematic, the RED wire goes to the 'R' terminal
and the PURPLE wire goes to the 'S' terminal.

Do you have the correct starter?


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