drove 20 miles to work now won't turn over

[davepl]

Originally Posted by MARKDTN

Same ones fit either SB or BB.

Fit, yes. Same, no. Don't put a small block starter on a big block (or at least not one with any compression or timing) as they're weaker.

[hdff]

Had an opportunity to drop the starter today, I think I might have found part of my problem. Pic is in reply #28 below


What is the wire harness that goes from the firewall block to the starter called if I wanted to replace it. ThE purple wire is the only one that is not cut but it is nicked near the connection at the firewall, the other 3 wires are just cut and laying in a wire loom, I have no idea where they are suppose to go, there is a pink a green and a tan.

[hdff]

Ok here is the battery to starter wire, the one above is the one I couldn't get to dload in the previous post.

[Sklptrljay]

Originally Posted by hdff

Ok here is the battery to starter wire, the one above is the one I couldn't get to dload in the previous post.

Yup......that will do it.

Plastic insulation vs white hot headers.

[davepl]

I do hope all the dissenters and OP send me flowers.

I wouldn't describe that one as the battery to starter, I'd call it ignition to solenoid.

[GASoline71]

The harness that comes of the firewall and has all the wires for the ignition and starter is called the "engine wire harness".

Gary

[davepl]

"Engine & Starter Wiring Harness" depending on who you ask, but it's a minor point.

Varies by engine and transmission, but M&H is my preferred manufacturer. Check board vendors first, they're here for a reason and are often cheaper. Here's an example, though this is manual trans:

http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/chevy-t...1958-1959.html