Electrical class 101!?!?! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

awedel · 10-10-2010, 04:47 PM

Hey guys. I recently found a starter button (2 post) in my garage and I plan on installing it in my blazer instead of the regular ignition ie. Key method. Have any of you guys installed one and what wires/switches will need to be hooked up. The truck is running a mechanical fuel pump

Thanks
Andrew

jaros44sr · 10-10-2010, 08:26 PM

I would drop this question on the electrical section, those guys really know their stuff. I, on the other hand know nothing

awedel · 10-10-2010, 11:43 PM

Great observation! I’m in concurrence.

red71cheyenne · 10-11-2010, 12:00 AM

Are you going to keep the stock ignition switch in the dash? It also depends on whether you have an automatic(neutral safety switch) or manual transmission. In either case you will use the purple coming off the back of the ignition switch to go to one side of the starter and I think the Pink. I'll have to do some testing to see if it will work like that. You might even get away with just the purple and a ground.

Problem is the on and off function of the ignition switch. Part of it is on, part of it is cranking. If you remove it, you'll have to still complete the ckt somehow.

10-10-2010, 04:47 PM	#1
awedel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: santa barbara ca Posts: 78	Electrical class 101!?!?! Hey guys. I recently found a starter button (2 post) in my garage and I plan on installing it in my blazer instead of the regular ignition ie. Key method. Have any of you guys installed one and what wires/switches will need to be hooked up. The truck is running a mechanical fuel pump Thanks Andrew

10-10-2010, 08:26 PM	#2
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,457	Re: Electrical class 101!?!?! I would drop this question on the electrical section, those guys really know their stuff. I, on the other hand know nothing __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

10-10-2010, 11:43 PM	#3
awedel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: santa barbara ca Posts: 78	Re: Electrical class 101!?!?! Great observation! I’m in concurrence.

10-11-2010, 12:00 AM	#4
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Electrical class 101!?!?! Are you going to keep the stock ignition switch in the dash? It also depends on whether you have an automatic(neutral safety switch) or manual transmission. In either case you will use the purple coming off the back of the ignition switch to go to one side of the starter and I think the Pink. I'll have to do some testing to see if it will work like that. You might even get away with just the purple and a ground. Problem is the on and off function of the ignition switch. Part of it is on, part of it is cranking. If you remove it, you'll have to still complete the ckt somehow. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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