Wiring Question for those who used 95 Silverado starters?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hitower · 08-04-2019, 10:10 AM

Looking to upgrade my starter to a newer smaller style Silverado starter from the mid-late nineties. How did you guys wire these up? I only see a stud for the 12v from the battery and a stud for the purple wire from the keyed ignition. What do I do with my yellow coil wire??

Thanks

**Steeveedee** · 08-04-2019, 10:16 AM

I stripped mine out of the harness when I put in the HEI. You will have to find a different source for ignition power during cranking, if you aren't using an HEI or other ignition. If you still have points, you can tap into the purple wire to power a relay that will power the coil when cranking. You'd still use that yellow wire, in that case.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-04-2019, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I stripped mine out of the harness when I put in the HEI. You will have to find a different source for ignition power during cranking, if you aren't using an HEI or other ignition. If you still have points, you can tap into the purple wire to power a relay that will power the coil when cranking. You'd still use that yellow wire, in that case.

My yellow wire is gone too. I'm running HEI distributor.

hitower · 08-04-2019, 08:33 PM

Thanks guys, that’s just the info I was looking for as I also am running HEI.

08-04-2019, 10:10 AM	#1
hitower Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 14	Wiring Question for those who used 95 Silverado starters?? Looking to upgrade my starter to a newer smaller style Silverado starter from the mid-late nineties. How did you guys wire these up? I only see a stud for the 12v from the battery and a stud for the purple wire from the keyed ignition. What do I do with my yellow coil wire?? Thanks

08-04-2019, 10:16 AM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,130	Re: Wiring Question for those who used 95 Silverado starters?? I stripped mine out of the harness when I put in the HEI. You will have to find a different source for ignition power during cranking, if you aren't using an HEI or other ignition. If you still have points, you can tap into the purple wire to power a relay that will power the coil when cranking. You'd still use that yellow wire, in that case. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-04-2019, 08:33 PM	#4
hitower Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 14	Re: Wiring Question for those who used 95 Silverado starters?? Thanks guys, that’s just the info I was looking for as I also am running HEI.



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