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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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Starter wire issue

Here the deal im doing a 350 swap it originally had a 305 tpi but swapped it for a goodwrench 350 and the wiring for starter doenst match anyone have this problem what do I do
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 11:33 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
What starter did you use? What wires aren't matching?
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 11:36 PM
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Re: Starter wire issue

stock starter and I have no clue thats just wat my mechanic said some wires wearnt right
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 01:33 AM
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Re: Starter wire issue

Originally Posted by Richgta
I have no clue thats just wat my mechanic said
Neither do we until you come up with a bit more info

Originally Posted by Richgta
stock starter
For what ; the 305 or the new engine ?
If you have the original 305 starter in there there should be no differences
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 05:31 AM
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Re: Starter wire issue

Engine size really doesn't matter, or which starter it is either. It is not rocket science.

Wires with BIG terminals go on the BIG terminal.

Wires with LITTLE terminals go on the .... I'll let you figure out which terminal.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
What you seem to need is a competent mechanic.
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