rookie question

[mbaker5479]

Hello everyone, I'm still new to the older chevy scene and I'm trying to buy a few things for my 71 c10 and need some help so I don't order the wrong things.

The truck is a 71 c10, 350 engine, and the turbo 350 trans, no modifications except an exhaust (stock headers), and an intake... so pretty much all stock.

I need a new alternator, starter, and if I can find it the wires coming off the alternator because they look like they have been pieced together by a child!

I'm pretty positive this alternator will fit http://www.jcwhitney.com/quality-bui...51327y1971g2j1

But which one of these starters will work? http://www.jcwhitney.com/quality-bui...51327y1971g2j1 I think the second one will (the $39 one) but please advise!

And I have contacted Painless performance to see if they can help me with the power wires since I don't want to/ or need to do any major chassis wiring at the moment, but I want to knock out this child's wiring in my engine bay.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mike

[poway]

I bought my starter and alternator at O'Reilly's.

[agawam]

I would buy those items at a local auto store , so if they are wrong it only take a little time to get the right parts, ordering from mail order or online for critical parts can put your vehicle parked in the driveway for a longer time

[71swb4x4]

As others have already stated purchase those items locally. We all make mistakes, and if the guy boxing your order puts the wrong thing in the box you have a long wait ahead of you.

[poway]

Since it is a small block Chevy 350, GM made millions of them and the parts are plentiful. I would go to a local source as opposed to mail order.

[poway]

Mike: The wiring on these trucks are incredibly easy to figure out. Print out one of the wiring diagrams form this website and repair the wiring. I even have an extra printed wiring diagram if you want it. I'm in your area. I went through the same thing with the three trucks I've owned. Cleaning up the engine wiring harness (or any wiring harness on these trucks) makes a world of difference and you learn a lot seeing how things are laid out. Send me a PM and I'll give you my email address.

Bruce

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Just don't get the cheapest parts. Don't know if that's even an option at the local parts store. Note: Used to be Napa was not the place to get electrical components. Don't know if that's still the case.

[ARC190]

You can get full maintenance, overhaul, and wiring schematics in searchable PDF on the site. I'd buy from a local would and have bought most of that from a local store also. I've gotten too many incorrect parts from web sites.
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[mbaker5479]

Thanks guys! I will be going to my local place to get these to parts, and I'll be redoing with wiring myself too.