1979 chevy 350 starter where do the wires go?

Question

I'm putting a new starter in but I dont remember where the wires go there's 3 and there the same color someone told me that the starter aint working cause I dont have my distributor cap on I think there rong I just need ta know what wires go where thanks?

Answer 1

look at the wire size...........1 large......1 medium.......1small......the 2 larger wire,s go to the large terminal on the solenoid switch.....in the center/top..............the small one go,s on the small terminal marked with a S .....for solenoid activation.........................no.....your distributor cap has nothing to do with this!

Answer 2

Usually on the left terminal. But it don't take but a few minutes to convert the starter relay wire to the opposite side. Make sure you have the alternator wire connected too.

Answer 3

hi, the big red wire goes to the big post on the starter solenoid, now the other 2 wires..... if one has a small eyelet goes to the "s" terminal on the solenoid (this is ignition power) hook up a test light & check for power on this wire in "crank" on your key.the other wire will go to the big post again on your starter solenoid.Good luck.