1988 sbc 350 starter
 

Anyone know what the gizmo on the bottom of the engine is that has a starter wire/terminal end connected to it? Never in my life seen this?

Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
 

pic?

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How do I attach a pic??

Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
 

It's your knock sensor. You want to keep it.

Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
 

So its just getting power from the starter? Nothing really to do with the starter?

Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
 

its the just one wire that gets routed along the starter wires. has nothing to do with the starter tho...

Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
 

It's just a separate wire/ circuit that's routed through the same protective conduit.

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Ok guys, thanks a lot. I appreciate the fees back.

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That opening in the engine block just back from the knock sensor .....isnt it supposed to be holding the dipstick tube ?

Looks like its been leaking for a while...might want to check it out before you put engine back in....

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Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
 

Usually an O-ring takes care of that.

Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
 

AussieinNC, yes, I have removed it because Im getting ready to send the engine to the builder. BUT, I wasnt aware it took an oring, thanks for that info.

Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
 

Small blocks dont use o rings on dipstick tubes....use a little silicon on tube when reinstalling it...

Small blocks dipstick tube presses into the block...

Big block engines all use o rings...GM part number GM 274244....

Big block dipsticks fit into the sump...

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Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
 

Thanks, that was going to be my plan...a little sealant