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skahide · 02-18-2005, 01:46 AM

Several months ago i purchased a 82 gmc high sierra short step, it has a 350 with 4 in floor, i was driving it one day to see if i hooked the speedo cable correctly and it died on me, exactly like it ran out of gas (no surprise my gas guage is broken). I go get gas and fill it all the way and try it again, NOTHING. after listening to my father in law i poured a little gas in the carb and it started for just a second and we realized that when the gas was poured in that it was leaking out the side of the carb. So i have had the carb rebuilt and a new batt cause the other died and new batt cables. i hook it all up and i have no power to the truck. no headlight, nothing. Could the starter be at fault. i tested the batt and it is fine. i checked the ground, and the connections. i asked an auto store guy about the proper connections to the starter and this is what he told me, there will be three wires, one big(to battery) and two small, but the 2 small will be together on one connector. so the big goes to the big bolt and the small wires go to the small bolt. But i have a total of 4 wires, one big, two small on one connector, and one small. he told me to splice all the small together and put on one bolt and the big on the big bolt. STILL DOESNT WORK!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!! sorry so long.

*1FaastC10* · 02-18-2005, 02:05 AM

try the other small terminal, i'd almost bet it fires right up.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-18-2005, 02:36 AM

Yeah or neh. I would try what 1FastC10 suggested. Before it died did you notice any problems or anything out of the ordinary or was it just running normal?
-Later

Hemikiller · 02-18-2005, 10:54 AM

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But i have a total of 4 wires, one big, two small on one connector, and one small. he told me to splice all the small together and put on one bolt and the big on the big bolt. STILL DOESNT WORK!

One big: battery cable?
two small on one connector: power leads to fuse box
one small: lead fron ignition "start" to solenoid terminal on starter

Undo the "2 small in 1" and put it on the stud with the battery cable where it's supposed to be......

skahide · 02-18-2005, 01:24 PM

so if it doesnt work by switching the post, then i need to connect them how? i drew up i diagram of the starter but i cannot post it for some reason

skahide · 02-19-2005, 01:44 AM

anyone??

Russell · 02-19-2005, 02:28 AM

I'll take a picture of how mine is setup tommorow

plumbcut · 02-19-2005, 03:14 AM

um- the big one goes in the obvious spot... there should be a second wire hanging down there that has a fairly large eyelet and that connects to the same post as the battery cable.. the truck is powered from that very connection... it goes up to the alternator/bulkhead/orsomething... the other two small ones go on one of the small connectors.. each of the small connectors on the starter are labeled.. damn i forget cuz its been a year or so since i hooked one up.. i think "I" and "S" or something? try one, if it doesnt work, switch it to the other.. its the signal from the key to engage the solenoid and crank... but when you hook the two big ones up to the same terminal, your truck will have power.. (headlights)

plumbcut

1986Silverado · 02-19-2005, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by skahide

I go get gas and fill it all the way and try it again, NOTHING. after listening to my father in law i poured a little gas in the carb and it started for just a second

Have you checked to make sure gas is getting to the carb via the fuel pump? Worth a check since you said it started when gas was poured into the carb for a second.

skahide · 02-20-2005, 01:19 AM

i havent even got to check the gas lines because i cant get the power to the truck, once i fix that ill check to lines. thanks guys, i might have a second to work on it tomorrow. any pics would be great, thnks again

1986Silverado · 02-20-2005, 01:26 AM

The smaller wire(s) go to the small post with the "S" beside it. I have also seen two wire go to the larger post where the battery cable goes to.

skahide · 02-21-2005, 02:41 AM

oh by the way i already replaced the fuel pump. any pics guy? i can work on it monday. all help welcome.

skahide · 02-21-2005, 02:45 AM

oh and to the first post, the truck was running Perfect up until it died out of nowhere

Russell · 02-21-2005, 03:39 AM

Ahh, crap, I forgot to take your picture, sorry man!

I'll definitely get it to you tommorow -- Its pitch black out now, and I am at a buddy's place...

skahide · 02-22-2005, 01:13 AM

well i got her running but now i am having probs with the starter silonoid, got the part tonight and shelll be ready to go tomm evening. thanks for all the help guys, now i got her up and going im looking for a pre 73 or one with less rust in her.

02-18-2005, 01:46 AM	#1
skahide Looking @ 67 Chevy Short Step Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Near Tyler, Texas Posts: 136	It still wont start!!! Several months ago i purchased a 82 gmc high sierra short step, it has a 350 with 4 in floor, i was driving it one day to see if i hooked the speedo cable correctly and it died on me, exactly like it ran out of gas (no surprise my gas guage is broken). I go get gas and fill it all the way and try it again, NOTHING. after listening to my father in law i poured a little gas in the carb and it started for just a second and we realized that when the gas was poured in that it was leaking out the side of the carb. So i have had the carb rebuilt and a new batt cause the other died and new batt cables. i hook it all up and i have no power to the truck. no headlight, nothing. Could the starter be at fault. i tested the batt and it is fine. i checked the ground, and the connections. i asked an auto store guy about the proper connections to the starter and this is what he told me, there will be three wires, one big(to battery) and two small, but the 2 small will be together on one connector. so the big goes to the big bolt and the small wires go to the small bolt. But i have a total of 4 wires, one big, two small on one connector, and one small. he told me to splice all the small together and put on one bolt and the big on the big bolt. STILL DOESNT WORK!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!! sorry so long.

02-18-2005, 02:36 AM	#3
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Yeah or neh. I would try what 1FastC10 suggested. Before it died did you notice any problems or anything out of the ordinary or was it just running normal? -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

02-19-2005, 02:28 AM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I'll take a picture of how mine is setup tommorow __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-20-2005, 01:26 AM	#11
1986Silverado What I drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Star, MS Posts: 418	The smaller wire(s) go to the small post with the "S" beside it. I have also seen two wire go to the larger post where the battery cable goes to. __________________ 1986 Chevy Crew Cab Dually(Choo-Choo Conversion) 2006 Chevy Equinox

02-21-2005, 03:39 AM	#14
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Ahh, crap, I forgot to take your picture, sorry man! I'll definitely get it to you tommorow -- Its pitch black out now, and I am at a buddy's place... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-18-2005, 02:05 AM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	try the other small terminal, i'd almost bet it fires right up.

02-18-2005, 01:24 PM	#5
skahide Looking @ 67 Chevy Short Step Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Near Tyler, Texas Posts: 136	so if it doesnt work by switching the post, then i need to connect them how? i drew up i diagram of the starter but i cannot post it for some reason

02-19-2005, 01:44 AM	#6
skahide Looking @ 67 Chevy Short Step Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Near Tyler, Texas Posts: 136	anyone??

02-19-2005, 03:14 AM	#8
plumbcut california fill Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny So-Cal Posts: 694	um- the big one goes in the obvious spot... there should be a second wire hanging down there that has a fairly large eyelet and that connects to the same post as the battery cable.. the truck is powered from that very connection... it goes up to the alternator/bulkhead/orsomething... the other two small ones go on one of the small connectors.. each of the small connectors on the starter are labeled.. damn i forget cuz its been a year or so since i hooked one up.. i think "I" and "S" or something? try one, if it doesnt work, switch it to the other.. its the signal from the key to engage the solenoid and crank... but when you hook the two big ones up to the same terminal, your truck will have power.. (headlights) plumbcut

02-20-2005, 01:19 AM	#10
skahide Looking @ 67 Chevy Short Step Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Near Tyler, Texas Posts: 136	i havent even got to check the gas lines because i cant get the power to the truck, once i fix that ill check to lines. thanks guys, i might have a second to work on it tomorrow. any pics would be great, thnks again

02-21-2005, 02:41 AM	#12
skahide Looking @ 67 Chevy Short Step Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Near Tyler, Texas Posts: 136	oh by the way i already replaced the fuel pump. any pics guy? i can work on it monday. all help welcome.

02-21-2005, 02:45 AM	#13
skahide Looking @ 67 Chevy Short Step Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Near Tyler, Texas Posts: 136	oh and to the first post, the truck was running Perfect up until it died out of nowhere

02-22-2005, 01:13 AM	#15
skahide Looking @ 67 Chevy Short Step Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Near Tyler, Texas Posts: 136	well i got her running but now i am having probs with the starter silonoid, got the part tonight and shelll be ready to go tomm evening. thanks for all the help guys, now i got her up and going im looking for a pre 73 or one with less rust in her.

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