Replaced starter with remanufactored starter

1971 PONTIAC LEMANS
V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BILL MURT
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Starter motor will not disengage on start up when the engine is running. When I disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery the starter motor disengages. Plus when I turn the ignition key to the off position the starter still does not disengage.
May 7, 2011 at 6:35 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Think may have starter solenoid wired backwards. Two poles on solenoid switch to terminal marked "S"
May 7, 2011 at 6:45 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Also check to see if Batt POS cable tang is in grove on solenoid or it maybe touching solenoid terminal
May 7, 2011 at 7:43 PM
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