6.2 Starter

[cmull]

Was the starter and solenoid separate on these starters? All the replacement ones look like they are together.. but the solenoid is on my fender in my truck. I just bought this as a parts truck.. 83 c10 with the 6.2
And also there is a wire coming off the hot side of the passenger side battery and I am not sure what it went to.

 

[Stroked]

That solenoid is for the glow plugs. That positive cable looks like a generic aftermarket cable and they usually have that extra wire.

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[cmull]

Makes a lot more sense! Not used to this extra diesel stuff haha. After I saw this i took a quick look at the starter(from above) and didnt see the solenoid and was very confused. Found it earlier. Also the starter has got a nice 2in crack down it so that would explain why the starter motor wasnt doing anything.

 

[bucket]

Is the starter missing it's support brace?

 

[Stroked]

Better the starter than the block I suppose. If the brace is gone, go buy one pronto.

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[cmull]

What do they look like? Doesnt look like it has any brace on it.

 

[RockyGryphon]

Has anyone ever found the heat shield that is supposed to be installed to protect the solenoid on top of the starter from the engine?