How do you get a nut onto the starter solenoid?
 

Chevy 350 installed in truck. I remember attaching the wire from the ignition switch to the solenoid before I mounted the starter because I was aware of the difficulty getting to that little bugger. Unfortunately I didn't have the foresight to include a lock-washer and the wire has come off. I can't remember how to get this wire secured. My fingers don't fit in there and I don't see how to get that little nut on there (not to mention a lock washer) and get it tight. I can manage to get the wire loop connector on there, just not the nut. Any suggestions? Thanks -BA

Re: How do you get a nut onto the starter solenoid?
 

I use one of these.

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Re: How do you get a nut onto the starter solenoid?
 

I have found it's just as easy to remove the starter.

Re: How do you get a nut onto the starter solenoid?
 

I concur :lol:

When I took my starter out to replace it I gave up trying to get that nut off and just removed it after dropping the starter. When installing the new one I forgot to put that wire back on first and it was a royal PITA getting it back on w/ the starter installed. I finally got it on blindly from below, but it really would have been easier to drop the starter again.

Re: How do you get a nut onto the starter solenoid?
 

You have to close your eyes and think like The Buddha, seeing with your finger tips. :) This is probably why I've had carpal tunnel release surgery on both hands, though. :(

I've had some luck with tape and a nut driver. Stuff tape in the nut driver, gooey side out, stuff the nut in and stick the washer to the tape. Make sure you stab it right the first time, though, so that the washer doesn't escape. Us guys with big mitts are challenged on this sort of stuff.

Re: How do you get a nut onto the starter solenoid?
 

I always remove starter mounting bolts, drop down, then small wires, then large cable to remove. To install I attach large cable, then small wires, then mounting bolts...always no matter what. Standard procedure here. I just did this yesterday morning on my '72

Re: How do you get a nut onto the starter solenoid?
 

As my Dad used to say "Your not holding your mouth right!" Like Jimer said easier to just pull the starter.

Re: How do you get a nut onto the starter solenoid?
 

You have to close your eyes and think like The Buddha, seeing with your finger tips. i was taught the same thing in aviation school. Its your body and fingers.
Look once at what and where you are about to do what and then look away and or close your eyes. It takes a bit of self training and discipline but it actually works.

Re: How do you get a nut onto the starter solenoid?
 

you can always do what ford dose by putting in a remote cyinoid on the fire wallLike this one on my 1969 gmc suburban

Re: How do you get a nut onto the starter solenoid?
 

Yeah, buddy! :metal:

Re: How do you get a nut onto the starter solenoid?
 

OK, thanks guys. Looks like it's gotta come out since my fingers just aren't as nimble as they once were, but I might take a stab with a nut driver with the tape trick and use a swivel connection to try for the right angle.
Currently, I am somewhat embarrassed to say, I have the wire loop connecter on there and have it pulled back with bailing wire looped around the exhaust manifold and up to a clamp (fixed!). Well, when you are out in bumf%$& on a job,you do what you can. -BA

Re: How do you get a nut onto the starter solenoid?
 

So Geezer, is that a flex nut-driver? Good idea, maybe I'll give it a shot. -BA