STARTER WIRE QUESTION
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Racer
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From: SAN DIEGO CA
STARTER WIRE QUESTION
starter has three terminals. I know what hooks up to the big one but I forgot if the smaller wire goes to the smaller connection on the terminal facing the engine block or the one facing the other direction. :crazy:
Team Owner
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From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
Re: STARTER WIRE QUESTION (PMARTINEZ92126)
The starter motor only has two electrical connections. A large bolt which the battery cable connects to and and a smaller bolt that the starter solenoid wire connects to.
Safety Car
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From: SANTA CRUZ CA
Re: STARTER WIRE QUESTION (PMARTINEZ92126)
You may have a starter that has three posts: large post for the batt. , ignition terminal switch, and a starter motor strap. The post should be of unequal sizes to aid in reinstalling the wires.
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From: The Top of Utah
Re: STARTER WIRE QUESTION (jfb)
If it has three, connect your small wire to the stud marked "S" on the solenoid. I think this is the bigger of the two. The other small terminal is a vestage from the "olden days" (points) when the resister wire to the coil was bypassed to provide a full 12 volts to the ignition during cranking, and therefore a slightly hotter spark during cranking. Good luck, and...
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