12-14-2018, 06:43 PM | #1 |
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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?
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12-14-2018, 06:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
pic?
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12-14-2018, 06:49 PM | #3 |
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How do I attach a pic??
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12-14-2018, 07:03 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
It's your knock sensor. You want to keep it.
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12-14-2018, 07:06 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
So its just getting power from the starter? Nothing really to do with the starter?
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12-14-2018, 08:31 PM | #6 |
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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...
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12-14-2018, 11:24 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
It's just a separate wire/ circuit that's routed through the same protective conduit.
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12-14-2018, 11:30 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
Ok guys, thanks a lot. I appreciate the fees back.
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12-16-2018, 05:09 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
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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12-16-2018, 06:50 PM | #10 |
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Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
Usually an O-ring takes care of that.
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12-16-2018, 09:32 PM | #11 |
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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.
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12-21-2018, 10:29 PM | #12 |
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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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12-22-2018, 01:23 AM | #13 |
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Re: 1988 sbc 350 starter
Thanks, that was going to be my plan...a little sealant
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