Ah, thanks for clarifying that. I had started a thread back in January (No activity from starter) regarding this wire and assumed it was a ground. Since I was not corrected on my statement I thought I was correct in assuming it was a ground (although if I was corrected, then it went over my head). It seems odd that a hot wire like that would be uninsulated. I suppose since it's only hot when the starter is activated then it's not a big deal. It does seem to be something of a design flaw. Since I started researching this back in January, I've found a number of people have had the same problem. BTW, good to see you back. While I'm basically a junior member to this list, I've come to understand a lot of folks here put a great deal of stock into what you have to say, and have certainly missed you. Welcome back! Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold" 1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol"
On Feb 14, 2010, at 2:25 PM, Michael Collum wrote: > That uninsulated wire between the starter body and the solenoid is not a > ground. It is the main wire from the solenoid to the starter. > > I have repaired a starter by putting a short piece of battery cable where > that wire goes. > > Mike > |
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