Starter Problems

[unmuneco]

Originally Posted by chris91

Even thought the truck running at first. what caused the case to crack? Pull all the spark plugs out and try again. Compression too high? Cylinder full of water. If jumping the "s" terminal to battery did not work something is wrong. IS the push button start tied to ignition or battery.

The starter Housing was cracked when i got the truck from Pops. then i replaced the that started, then it worked fine. soon after it didnt kick over at all(few weeks), replaced that started thinking it failed and it was tested at auto parts store and it worked fine. brought home a new one that was also tested prior to installng it and nothing.

The push button switch is direct to the starter, 1 wire to the main screw and 1 wire to the "S" screw.. th Push button is not hooked up thru the ignition switch.. Let me ask this, what is the "R" screw for at the opposite end of the the solenoid?

[fixit-p]

The "R" terminal is for engines with points type dizzys it delivers full battery voltage to the coil only while cranking the engine. it wont prevent the starter from engaging if not hooked up and not needed at all with HEI.

[unmuneco]

Originally Posted by fixit-p

The "R" terminal is for engines with points type dizzys it delivers full battery voltage to the coil only while cranking the engine. it wont prevent the starter from engaging if not hooked up and not needed at all with HEI.

Thank u for the clarification..

[unmuneco]

Hello All,

Just wanted to thank you all for your assistance,informationand patience re: the starter.. FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! got it to crank over.. I gave up on it for a few days and allowed my frustration to calm, Now it has started and ready to work on the next problem,LOL.

I love this site, thanks again!!!