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Aright thanks for the answers...
So today i've replaced the spark plug wires. Put some Moroso 8mm blue max. When the wiring was done, i put back my fully charged battery. And guess what, now i just get that electrical sound without the engine turning. Sounds like the starter has died on me this morning
So i gotta now buy a new started but i've never installed one. I also don't have a bridge under which i can work but i can borrow a small lifter. Any advice on replacing a starter??
Necoa #: 11730
Location: 9(IN,KY,MI)
Joined: May 15, 2008
Posts: 132
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject: starter replacement
the starter is mounted to the block by two bolts on the passenger side of the engine where the block meets the transmission . Most only have the two bolts holding them in but sometime you will have a heat shield with a couple bolts also . they are pretty easy to access . drop the started down after removing the bolts . you sometimes have to wiggle it back and forth to get it to drop down due to the frame and exhaust but you can do it just keep trying . be careful because the starter is a lot heavier that you would think it is and can catch you off guard and smash your fingers . once you get the starter dropped down below the exhaust and frame be sure not to let it just dangle there putting all the weight on the starter wires . put a little block under it to support it . you will want to pay very close attention to the wires on the starter . you must make sure you put the wire back in the exact position they came off .. you will see four fwire prongs on the starter for wiring . one goes directly into the starter so that leaves three . the biggest wire will be the one from your battery via the battery cable to the starter . you will have a couple other wires that will go on one of the small posts and the big post with the battery cable also .. its not hard just take your time,be carefule and pay very,very close attention to the position of the wires on the starter before removing them and put them back in the exact position and you will be just fine .. YOU CAN DO IT !!
I recommend using either jack stands or ramps to get the car off the groud or Jack it up and put blocks under the tires to keep the car raised up .. Be safe !!!
Necoa #: 11730
Location: 9(IN,KY,MI)
Joined: May 15, 2008
Posts: 132
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject: starter replacement
if you have an Advance Auto parts or AutoZone near you I would take the starter with you .. They will test it for free .. You could have burned up the fusible link between your ignition switch and starter also .. could save you some money .. just a thought !! _________________
Necoa #: 7195
Location: 17(S.CA,S.NV)
Joined: Mar 26, 2006
Posts: 850
Year: 1977
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:04 pm Post subject:
MOST IMPORTANT !!!!!!! Disconnect the Battery Cables FIRST from the Bat. before doing anything. You may already know this, but I never assume that you do. AGAIN ~~ BE SAFE!!!!! _________________ http://elcaminocentral.com/gallery-album_CoyoteOn2s77Cage.html
Keep the Shiney Side Up
The Rubber Side Down !!
aka Larry
Necoa #: 11730
Location: 9(IN,KY,MI)
Joined: May 15, 2008
Posts: 132
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:06 pm Post subject: Oh yeah !!
Agreed !!!.. I forgot that one .. I take for granted that everyone already knows that .. Thanks for covering my butt .. Good Save !!! _________________
Alright, so the new starter is in place. Now it starts I had a small timing done with a timing light but i still have loads of farts when i gear on. On idle on neutral, it's fine, when i gear on, i have to let it take off gently with straight wheels otherwise it farts and dies on me. So are we thinking about a rounded cam?? _________________
Well, it finally works A1. I feel a bit stupid posting this hehe..
It appears that i did the same error that the guy did before me as i changed the spark plug wires ! He messed up the fire order ! So i fixed it, had it balanced and it runs like new
I'm so happy _________________
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