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Doghead, I did not replace the grounding strap recently; but did clean it thoroughly a few months ago. I did add another ground wire to the starter bracket at the front end of the starter yesterday when the new starter was installed. It is attached to the chassis with a star washer on each end-...

Dry weather in the PNW- Woohoo! Matt65- I do have a multimeter and am going to see if the problem lies with the starter relay next. M1008driver/ranchhopper, all the concerned cables are new and/or have new soldered/sleeved connectors. sierrajcharlie, Thanks, I will check/clean the red 24v...

I have just finished installing new 2g battery cables. including a new 2g Ground cable. A new starter, and starter relay are also in place- first start... CLACK! No cranking of any kind. Batteries are new and charged. I hear and feel the relay under the dash open to complete the circuit, so I...

Bilstiens all around.

ke6rwj: Building my harness now. How many amp fuse should I include inline for the A&B pin power lead?

I, as some of you know by now, have been fighting starter issues since buying my first M1009 Blazer- to be honest it runs well most of the time; but I squeeze my buns every time I turn the key. I have made up a short list of things to carry for field expedient repairs excluding tools and...

Shankem-Deep posted: Check out DIY-Grab bars Where? On this Forum? Is that a brand name? Link?

The wires are not position dependent (they can go to any GP they reach). Something new everyday. I am writing that down where I can see it.

:ditto:that. I just replaced my Glow plugs yesterday. I was all set to grind the tabs on them down to fit the stock connectors when I ran across a thread here about weakening the GP spades by grinding them so close to the hole in the center of each one... So, I opted to buy a bag of the 1/4"...

I'm waiting on those grab handles :)

These are two excerpts from a DELCO REMY .pdf on their Gear reduction starters: The switch and wiring must meet or exceed a current rating of 300 amperes for 12V starters and 200 amperes for 24V starters. When replacing a 24V starter on all vehicles prior to 1990, the control circuit must be...

I am re-doing my cables for the battery/starter. The present battery-to-starter cable has an Anderson connector in-line to facilitate removal of the starter. I have since found that there are also smaller Power-Pole cable connectors so I was going to install one at the lower end of the Purple...

With all my starter problems I have been wondering exactly what is happening INSIDE of the starter solenoid that causes it to fail. I have seen a few pictures of solenoid interiors; but have not yet seen the inside of one of my own to verify the scale and location of the damage. I assume it is...

I know my Blazer is noisey; but I assume it is generally from the engine and road noise/tires. Is the stock exhaust noisey? Could it stand to be quieted with better mufflers? Hmmm.

After looking for a suitable answer for me and my starter woes, I am considering this modification. After looking at the problem with the starters I have been burning out I would rather take a small risk and try this as a fix. It does not solve the problem I have been having in terms of why my...

I went thru the schematic and built a test cable. Sorry to say this will not work. I am supplying the 12volts to the A/B and trying to get the speaker to work per the second diagram. No good. I have tried other combination; but no speaker sounds. Perhaps only 24volts can be used. I followed...

Looks like it would do the job nicely. Do you have a garage or shed or barn with a rafter and a pulley- nothing to build :wink:

Several minor things have NOT been touched on. OK, I'll go where I need to go to get it running right without hacking at it. 1) STARTER BOLTS - you ARE USING NEW OEM STARTER BOLTS, right? - they stretch when tightened down to spec with a torque wrench. NO. I have been using the original ones...

eparsrman, thanks, I bow to your Ford Expertise. I have inspected the Flexplate while replaceing the starter. There is no leak what-so-ever. I have noticed on two starters that failed so far: 1. Starter throw-out gear engaged the flexplate; but only the shaft was spinning. It had worked...

Dude, you need one of these: Found under the rear seat on a 72 cougar while scrounging up a seat belt at the wrecking yard.