ARGH!! Please HELP! Truck No Start AT ALL NOW!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 06-09-2003, 06:35 AM

Well, I have NO idea why. But for the past couple days, the truck hasn't been starting. Finally, tonight when I went out to try it. I turned the key and it did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. The lights came on fine and everything, so I know it's got battery power. But when I turned the Key to fire it up, the starter did NOTHING. No buzzing, no clicking, NOTHING. Any ideas? Also, if anyone's got a picture of what wires are supposed to go where on a 75+ Small block starter, it would be GREATLY APPRECIATED! (The Haynes/Chilton manual only has a picture of a small block starter up to 74, it says they changed designs when HEI came out.) Thanks guys! (I KNEW it couldn't be in my ignition!)

79BIG10 · 06-09-2003, 07:07 AM

The wires with the large terminal ends go to the large terminal on the solenoid. The smaller wires go to the S small terminal. Plus can't you just swap straight over to the new starter the same way it was?

**old Rusty C10** · 06-09-2003, 10:41 AM

even if ya put the small wire on the wrong wire it wont hurt it just it wont turn all ya gotta do is switch em

Prerunner1982 · 06-09-2003, 01:25 PM

if you are getting power but it wont start, it could be your ignition switch ontop of the column. when mine went out, everything would work (lights, stereo, etc) but wouldnt start, wouldnt click or try or anything. could also be your park neautral starting switch. if its out it will trick your truck into thinking its not in P or N. i had mine go out and i could start it in N but not P.

TIMSPEED · 06-09-2003, 06:33 PM

How do I fix/test to see if it's the ignition switch on top of the column, or if it's the park/neutral safety switch?? Any pics, diagrams? Thanks!

*rage'nrat638* · 06-09-2003, 08:06 PM

get a test wire 10 gauge with clips on both ends ...jump the small
post and the big post on the starter...should turn over....its the same thing you switch does only its in the truck!!!!!
i have a bump switch hooked up there to set my valves

06-09-2003, 06:35 AM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	ARGH!! Please HELP! Truck No Start AT ALL NOW!! Well, I have NO idea why. But for the past couple days, the truck hasn't been starting. Finally, tonight when I went out to try it. I turned the key and it did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. The lights came on fine and everything, so I know it's got battery power. But when I turned the Key to fire it up, the starter did NOTHING. No buzzing, no clicking, NOTHING. Any ideas? Also, if anyone's got a picture of what wires are supposed to go where on a 75+ Small block starter, it would be GREATLY APPRECIATED! (The Haynes/Chilton manual only has a picture of a small block starter up to 74, it says they changed designs when HEI came out.) Thanks guys! (I KNEW it couldn't be in my ignition!) __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

06-09-2003, 07:07 AM	#2
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	The wires with the large terminal ends go to the large terminal on the solenoid. The smaller wires go to the S small terminal. Plus can't you just swap straight over to the new starter the same way it was? __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

06-09-2003, 10:41 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,302	even if ya put the small wire on the wrong wire it wont hurt it just it wont turn all ya gotta do is switch em __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-09-2003, 01:25 PM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	if you are getting power but it wont start, it could be your ignition switch ontop of the column. when mine went out, everything would work (lights, stereo, etc) but wouldnt start, wouldnt click or try or anything. could also be your park neautral starting switch. if its out it will trick your truck into thinking its not in P or N. i had mine go out and i could start it in N but not P. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

06-09-2003, 06:33 PM	#5
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	How do I fix/test to see if it's the ignition switch on top of the column, or if it's the park/neutral safety switch?? Any pics, diagrams? Thanks! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

06-09-2003, 08:06 PM	#6
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	get a test wire 10 gauge with clips on both ends ...jump the small post and the big post on the starter...should turn over....its the same thing you switch does only its in the truck!!!!! i have a bump switch hooked up there to set my valves

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