Starter wire problems

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by hpbadger, Mar 30, 2003.

  1. hpbadger

    hpbadger Well-Known Member

    Posted this in Sparky's but thought this would be good place!

    I was told by previous owner of my Sportwagon that the starter solenoid was going out. I inpected it and found the wire (ignition I think) going to the main terminal on the solenoid was spliced, burnt and falling off. There was also another wire in addition to the battery cable connected to this terminal. According to the service manual the two wires are supposed to have a fusable link which connects to the terminal. I am not electically inclined and my question is should I replace the burnt spliced wire with the same 10g wire which would be leaving it like it was? What problems would that cause not to have a fuseable link? Or should I make a fuseable link? These starter motors are a bear to work on I should add but small price to pay to own another buick!

    Thanks!

    Chris
     

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