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mudgutsandglory · 04-23-2005, 01:31 PM

hey guys ive been working like mad to get the new motor in the '82 GMC fired, and after all the thrashing i have a no start, i dont even get a click at the solenoid, so...i ran to the parts store and got another starter, same mess...
i think im missing a wire, but i cant find it!
here is how i have it hooked
there are 3 terminals on the starter
the first terminal,(from left looking from front of truck) is marked R, and i have nothing on it...
the second terminal is the main and i have the main hot battery lead and another ring terminal that has two like 10 gauge wires hooke to it on that terminal...
the 3rd terminal is marked S, and i have a single wire with a small terminal hooked to it...
for some reason it wont crank, i think im missing a wire, and im worried like crazy

please help

later
Dan

badone07 · 04-23-2005, 01:42 PM

check neutral safety switch (auto) or clutch switch (manual) hooked up?

mudgutsandglory · 04-23-2005, 01:57 PM

where is the neutral safety switch at??? its an 82 with an auto.
thanks
later
Dan

badone07 · 04-23-2005, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudgutsandglory

where is the neutral safety switch at??? its an 82 with an auto.
thanks
later
Dan

steering column.
here's a schematic to also look at.http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com...oodwiring.html

mudgutsandglory · 04-23-2005, 03:13 PM

i still cant get it to start, this sucks!!
anyone got a better underhood wiring diagram?? or for that matter anyone willing to take some underhood pics to show me whats what??
thanks
Dan

78c20 · 04-23-2005, 04:04 PM

If you have access to the book ' How to build Hot rod trucks' by jim clark look on page 107. there is a very clear diagram. Basically the larger of the three terminals should be connected to battery and, via gauge, Alternator. second terminal to ignition, third terminal to coil.
hope this helps.

badone07 · 04-23-2005, 04:59 PM

here's another diagram. did you try a remote starter switch to determine if it's the starter itself or rest of ignition system? then back track to the ignition switch? check the fuseable links? battery charged? check block on firewall to the left of wiper motor, for bad contacts or corrosion (in first diagram above)? if it started before motor pull and reinstall, should start now. I don't have any pics of a chevy starter wired up presently. even my pu's starter is blocked by the headers. maybe someone else does, but your's should be correct anyway by description.

77C10step · 04-24-2005, 09:29 PM

Is there power to other areas like dome lights? If not, I would check the two connections at the junction block on the fire wall. Mine is a little older, but I had the same problem a few days ago and after chasing voltage from the battery to the starter to the fuse back on the fire wall, I found a loose connection on the junction box. The fuseable links were ok. The wire was not tightly connected. Tightened it up and then had power. Good luck!

04-23-2005, 01:31 PM	#1
mudgutsandglory Certified Truck Nut Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elizabeth, WV Posts: 187	no start, HELP!! hey guys ive been working like mad to get the new motor in the '82 GMC fired, and after all the thrashing i have a no start, i dont even get a click at the solenoid, so...i ran to the parts store and got another starter, same mess... i think im missing a wire, but i cant find it! here is how i have it hooked there are 3 terminals on the starter the first terminal,(from left looking from front of truck) is marked R, and i have nothing on it... the second terminal is the main and i have the main hot battery lead and another ring terminal that has two like 10 gauge wires hooke to it on that terminal... the 3rd terminal is marked S, and i have a single wire with a small terminal hooked to it... for some reason it wont crank, i think im missing a wire, and im worried like crazy please help later Dan __________________ 1982 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 Longbed 350, TH350, 3.73 10 bolt soon to be slammed

04-23-2005, 01:42 PM	#2
badone07 Project 2 Resume Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jim Thorpe, PA Posts: 884	check neutral safety switch (auto) or clutch switch (manual) hooked up? __________________ John 1984 C30 Chevy Crew Cab Dually 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4 (wife's) 1970 Mustang FB fully tubed (getting 521 BBF & powerglide) 1978 Nova 2dr (going BBCaddy & S.P. th400) 1984 Monte SS (circle track car)

04-23-2005, 01:57 PM	#3
mudgutsandglory Certified Truck Nut Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elizabeth, WV Posts: 187	where is the neutral safety switch at??? its an 82 with an auto. thanks later Dan __________________ 1982 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 Longbed 350, TH350, 3.73 10 bolt soon to be slammed

04-23-2005, 03:13 PM	#5
mudgutsandglory Certified Truck Nut Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elizabeth, WV Posts: 187	i still cant get it to start, this sucks!! anyone got a better underhood wiring diagram?? or for that matter anyone willing to take some underhood pics to show me whats what?? thanks Dan __________________ 1982 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 Longbed 350, TH350, 3.73 10 bolt soon to be slammed

04-23-2005, 04:59 PM	#7
badone07 Project 2 Resume Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jim Thorpe, PA Posts: 884	here's another diagram. did you try a remote starter switch to determine if it's the starter itself or rest of ignition system? then back track to the ignition switch? check the fuseable links? battery charged? check block on firewall to the left of wiper motor, for bad contacts or corrosion (in first diagram above)? if it started before motor pull and reinstall, should start now. I don't have any pics of a chevy starter wired up presently. even my pu's starter is blocked by the headers. maybe someone else does, but your's should be correct anyway by description. Attached Images __________________ John 1984 C30 Chevy Crew Cab Dually 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4 (wife's) 1970 Mustang FB fully tubed (getting 521 BBF & powerglide) 1978 Nova 2dr (going BBCaddy & S.P. th400) 1984 Monte SS (circle track car)

04-23-2005, 04:04 PM	#6
78c20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2	If you have access to the book ' How to build Hot rod trucks' by jim clark look on page 107. there is a very clear diagram. Basically the larger of the three terminals should be connected to battery and, via gauge, Alternator. second terminal to ignition, third terminal to coil. hope this helps.

04-24-2005, 09:29 PM	#8
77C10step Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 14	Follow the voltage trail Is there power to other areas like dome lights? If not, I would check the two connections at the junction block on the fire wall. Mine is a little older, but I had the same problem a few days ago and after chasing voltage from the battery to the starter to the fuse back on the fire wall, I found a loose connection on the junction box. The fuseable links were ok. The wire was not tightly connected. Tightened it up and then had power. Good luck!



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