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  1. fireman9

    Mystery of the Clicking Solenoid - M1009

    click here12 volt starter $175.95 http://www.1aauto.com/1A/starter/Chevrolet/PSeriesVan/1AEST00285?utm_source=google_base&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_base_api A good board for more info and the swap to gear reduction 12 volt here. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=325057
  2. fireman9

    Mystery of the Clicking Solenoid - M1009

    Well then I'm not telling you anything that you don't know. But when jumping the two large terminals on a GM solenoid NOT THE BATTERY TERMNIAL AND "S" TERMNIAL, but like described Trust Me there will be a BIG SPARK. You will be connecting the battery to the starter motor directly. The starter...
  3. fireman9

    Mystery of the Clicking Solenoid - M1009

    No it will only eliminate the wiring to the solenoid itself. If you jump the large battery term to the large starter motor term with a "BIG" screwdriver (INSERT WELDING GLASSES HERE) then it will eliminate the solenoid. The solenoid is just a large relay that also extends the starter drive to...
  4. fireman9

    Mystery of the Clicking Solenoid - M1009

    While I have no problem hitting a starter with a hammer or for all you power window people with it stuck down in the rain (HOLD UP BUTTON, BEAT ON DOOR PANEL). It would seem that his truck has had many electrical problems in the past. Search for his other posts. I doubt that leaving the...
  5. fireman9

    Mystery of the Clicking Solenoid - M1009

    While this should make it crank, It won't fix the problem.
  6. fireman9

    Mystery of the Clicking Solenoid - M1009

    When your taking you voltage readings what are you using for a ground? The body or battery? If it's the body check your ground connections at the block and inspect the negitive cable for a small pigtail to sheet metal ground on the radiator support. Also check for a ground strap in the rear of...
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