Starter trouble

1973 CHEVROLET NOVA
V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MSCHUMACHER
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chevy 350, trucks been down for 4 years, rewired new harness, can't get starter to turn. The ron francis wiring diagram instructs that the ignition, fuse box, and alternator connect to the battery terminal of the starter solenoid, as well as the battery feed. I only get power to the instruments if the fuse box is connected directly to the battery, not the starter. Neutral safety switch is connected to the S terminal of the solenoid. Friends don't seem to use safety switch and connect ignition to S terminal of solenoid. Solenoid clicked with the first turn of the key, now nothing. Battery is good, grounds are good. Could it be a bad starter?

Mike
Dec 5, 2010 at 12:13 AM
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I can't see the wiring diagram to give you any type of instruction afraid we are of no help here. something has to be wrong with the way the ignition is wired as the dash gauges only should come on when the key is turned on. you might reread your instructions and try it again, you might find someplace wher eit's screwed up.
Dec 5, 2010 at 12:28 AM