Starter installation diagram/picture needed

1979 JEEP CJ7
160,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TYATKINSON031
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Hello, I bought this vehicle without a starter. I am wondering if you have a picture showing where the two wires connect?
Sep 18, 2018 at 6:36 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

I have attached a picture from a wiring diagram. Hope this helps and feel free to ask any questions. Thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Sep 18, 2018 at 11:47 AM
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TYATKINSON031
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Sweet! Thank you! Do you know if the positive wire connect to the bolt in the front of the starter or back?
Sep 18, 2018 at 1:01 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

It would be on the back. I have attached a picture and circled in red. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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Sep 19, 2018 at 4:28 PM
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TYATKINSON031
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How about the ground wire? It clicks but does not spin or engage.
Sep 19, 2018 at 4:43 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Have you had the starter motor tested to see if it works? The starter is not grounded. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
Sep 19, 2018 at 7:29 PM
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