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What gauge is the wire going to the starter solenoid? 84 Sierra 350/TH400. I need to fix mine so want to get the right stuff. Thanks
 

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What gauge is the wire going to the starter solenoid? 84 Sierra 350/TH400. I need to fix mine so want to get the right stuff. Thanks
Several wires going to starter solenoid.
 

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Except for the 2 going to the main terminal where the battery cable goes. Sorry I forgot to put that here
 

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Should probably be 5 , probably4 on the large terminal and a small one by itself if it's the smallest one that you are talking about I'd use 16 gauge.
 

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Okay I don't have configurations memorized but if you are just repairing the small lead use 16 gauge.
 

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The wire I'm referring to is on the opposite side of this small terminal against the block. Sorry I didn't clarify what I was looking for
 

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84 wiring diagram

first number is wires size- it's in mm

don't forget about the fusible links- THERMO HW on the red wires if those are what you were asking about. (diagram shows fusible link size - & wire sizes)
 

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He just needs a piece of 16 gauge he's not messing with the fusible link. I already decoded that out of the first 4 posts. Looked at @Jgonick illustration he put up factory was 12 gauge. 16 would work but who are we to question the GM engineers,they built the truck.
 
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Is it my 72 year old eyes, or is that a crack on plastic?
 

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