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RainDog · 04-17-2002, 10:53 PM

Hey guys--starter solenoid seems to be bad, so I went to jump the starter today...and for the life of me I couldn't remember which two points I had to cross with the screwdriver....*think* it's one of the posts and one of the wires??? LOL! Tried just blindly crossing stuff (I know, I know) but no dice. Somebody whack me upside the head, please, I'm quite embarassed.

(and yes, the ignition key was in the on position

RainDog

Longhorn Man · 04-17-2002, 10:58 PM

WHACK!!!!!
The 's' terminal and the large battery post. and it won't matter if the key is on, it just won't start up if it is off, but will (should) crank.
I use needle nose pliers.
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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
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ebfabman · 04-17-2002, 11:02 PM

If its a Delco type solenoid just make a connection from the battery cable post and the ignition wire post on the front of the solenoid. Just be careful not to make a ground!

RainDog · 04-17-2002, 11:05 PM

LOL thanks Longhorn! I like to use the longest screwdriver I have, because I have the tendency to elecrocute or zap myself at every conceivable opportunity. (twice while rewiring the cab on my 72, didn't disconnect battery or anything first lol, once while installing new radio in same, for same reasons, etc.)

ibjoker69 · 04-18-2002, 10:26 AM

It is the ones that cause it to turn over. Just stick the screw driver down there and tap around youll find out soon enough. If it is wrong it will only spark and not turn over. Joker69

Scrub · 04-18-2002, 02:56 PM

make sure it's out of gear! kinda embarassing to run yourself over. Hurts too!

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Scrub
70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles
72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

*Fast68Chevy* · 04-18-2002, 03:51 PM

Rain dog, it is the purple wire on solenoid post(S) to battery down there will do it, lol scrub !!! you can also junp it form inside cab if you unplug the switch and use large paperclip to jump the purple port to a red one, it is very simple to steal a 67-72 vehicle, not that i have ever, you can simply unplug the switch and plug your own in and drive off with neighbors 67-72 if you wish, in less than a minute if you are quick enough at unplugging old and plugging in your switch. otherwise all you need to start truck are two paper clips

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Longhorn Man · 04-18-2002, 04:14 PM

Scrub, your 100% right on being rather embarasing when you run over your self, my old '68 Cougar did that to me, then it wouldn't start. Neighbors laughin there asses off as scrawny andy (I was 16) was trying to push this thing back up in the driveway.
You know fast, I thought the same thing, just carry an ignition switch, and you can have a truck in moments. Sad huh?

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

Brewski* · 04-18-2002, 04:56 PM

Careful also if you do hit ground on your headersa and fry your external voltage regulator. I am on #3 now~!

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Red Rocket: Stock 1971 GMC KE2500, LWB, Custom Camper, 4x4, 350 V8, 4 bbl, 4 speed http://www.brewski.freehomepage.com/index.html

Gordo · 04-18-2002, 07:47 PM

If the solenoid is bad, jumping the "S" terminal to the bat terminal won't help much,,,this is what your ignition switch is allready doing. If jumping the solenoid starts the engine then you have other problems like neutral safety switch, ignition switch or maybe poor wiring/connections.

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1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi
Killingworth, Connecticut

04-17-2002, 10:53 PM	#1
RainDog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Burien, WA, USA Posts: 391	Brain Fart! How to jump starter?? Hey guys--starter solenoid seems to be bad, so I went to jump the starter today...and for the life of me I couldn't remember which two points I had to cross with the screwdriver....think it's one of the posts and one of the wires??? LOL! Tried just blindly crossing stuff (I know, I know) but no dice. Somebody whack me upside the head, please, I'm quite embarassed. (and yes, the ignition key was in the on position RainDog __________________ "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats."

04-17-2002, 11:05 PM	#4
RainDog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Burien, WA, USA Posts: 391	LOL thanks Longhorn! I like to use the longest screwdriver I have, because I have the tendency to elecrocute or zap myself at every conceivable opportunity. (twice while rewiring the cab on my 72, didn't disconnect battery or anything first lol, once while installing new radio in same, for same reasons, etc.) __________________ "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats."

04-18-2002, 10:26 AM	#5
ibjoker69 hahaha Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bakersfield, Ca USA Posts: 131	It is the ones that cause it to turn over. Just stick the screw driver down there and tap around youll find out soon enough. If it is wrong it will only spark and not turn over. Joker69 __________________ 69lwb, 29 A coupe hotrod, 55 chevy hardtop,

04-18-2002, 02:56 PM	#6
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	make sure it's out of gear! kinda embarassing to run yourself over. Hurts too! ------------------ Scrub 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends. __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

04-18-2002, 07:47 PM	#10
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	If the solenoid is bad, jumping the "S" terminal to the bat terminal won't help much,,,this is what your ignition switch is allready doing. If jumping the solenoid starts the engine then you have other problems like neutral safety switch, ignition switch or maybe poor wiring/connections. ------------------ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi Killingworth, Connecticut __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

04-17-2002, 10:58 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	WHACK!!!!! The 's' terminal and the large battery post. and it won't matter if the key is on, it just won't start up if it is off, but will (should) crank. I use needle nose pliers. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio [This message has been edited by longhornmail (edited April 17, 2002).]

04-17-2002, 11:02 PM	#3
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	If its a Delco type solenoid just make a connection from the battery cable post and the ignition wire post on the front of the solenoid. Just be careful not to make a ground!

04-18-2002, 03:51 PM	#7
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	Rain dog, it is the purple wire on solenoid post(S) to battery down there will do it, lol scrub !!! you can also junp it form inside cab if you unplug the switch and use large paperclip to jump the purple port to a red one, it is very simple to steal a 67-72 vehicle, not that i have ever, you can simply unplug the switch and plug your own in and drive off with neighbors 67-72 if you wish, in less than a minute if you are quick enough at unplugging old and plugging in your switch. otherwise all you need to start truck are two paper clips ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL r68c30@hotmail.com -71 C-10 350/CH465/3.07 -84 Z28 Camaro 5.0L 700R4, 3.73 -84 Firebird SE 2.8L T-5 -82 Firebird 350 4bolt (TBL)/TH350 buy/sell/hoard/trade most any GM vehicle parts of any kind -parting out: '81 Cutlass Supreme Brougham *Paint is overrated © RSS Enterprises 2000 [This message has been edited by Fast68Chevy (edited April 18, 2002).]

04-18-2002, 04:14 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Scrub, your 100% right on being rather embarasing when you run over your self, my old '68 Cougar did that to me, then it wouldn't start. Neighbors laughin there asses off as scrawny andy (I was 16) was trying to push this thing back up in the driveway. You know fast, I thought the same thing, just carry an ignition switch, and you can have a truck in moments. Sad huh? ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-18-2002, 04:56 PM	#9
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Careful also if you do hit ground on your headersa and fry your external voltage regulator. I am on #3 now~! ------------------ Red Rocket: Stock 1971 GMC KE2500, LWB, Custom Camper, 4x4, 350 V8, 4 bbl, 4 speed http://www.brewski.freehomepage.com/index.html



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