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Old 08-21-2012, 09:12 PM   #1
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High torque starter wiring question.

I just ordered a high torque starter for my 71 and I have a wiring question. My old starter has the "S" and "R" terminals. The new high torque starter I ordered has only a "S" terminal. My question is once I connect the "S" wire to my high torque starter do I just tap off the old "R" wire from My old starter?
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Old 08-21-2012, 09:26 PM   #2
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Re: High torque starter wiring question.

That depends on if you have HEI or not. The "R" wire is for the points ignition.
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Old 08-21-2012, 09:38 PM   #3
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Re: High torque starter wiring question.

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That depends on if you have HEI or not. The "R" wire is for the points ignition.
I just bought the truck and Yes I believe the it has HEI, so what do I do with the "R" wire?
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Old 01-18-2013, 03:53 PM   #4
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Re: High torque starter wiring question.

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I just bought the truck and Yes I believe the it has HEI, so what do I do with the "R" wire?
if there is in fact a HEI dizzy installed and the yellow wire is still in place

me i'd check into weather the resistance wire has been eliminated and a dedicated 12V wire run to fire the HEI correctly

folding over and taping up and lettin things just dangel away as loose ends invites a further problem in the future when it is the least opportune time like at midnight in the middle of nowhere in a rainstorm
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Old 08-21-2012, 09:32 PM   #5
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Re: High torque starter wiring question.

The "R" wire provides full voltage to the coil during cranking, to give the points ignition system a jump. You would be ahead to go with an electronic ignition(HEI), if you don't already have one.
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Old 08-21-2012, 10:23 PM   #6
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Re: High torque starter wiring question.

Fold it over back against itself and wrap it with electrical tape.
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Old 08-21-2012, 10:51 PM   #7
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Fold it over back against itself and wrap it with electrical tape.
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Old 01-18-2013, 02:29 PM   #8
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Re: High torque starter wiring question.

Howdy - similar question, I don't have HEI. Stock. I have a high torque with one terminal. How do I wire the purple and yellow wire?
DISREGARD ....exhaust too tight right now...mini starter won't fit without modifying exhaust
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