Ford style remote solenoids have the same connections. Not sure about
the "S" and "I" terminals but they have the same functionality. The
wire from the ignition switch "start" terminal goes to the small post
closest to the battery cable post, and the ballast resistor bypass wire
goes to the other one - the one closer to the starter power cable
terminal. These were used on some other cars as well, most (all?)
Studebakers from '56-64 used them, not sure about MoPars or AMCs. I
think my old slant sixes used a starter with an integral solenoid, but
it's been a while.

The big wire from the alternator should connect directly to the battery
cable post on the solenoid, unless your car is weird. Not sure what a
wire for the A/C would be doing in that area, but some mfgrs. do strange
things.

Personally I would hook up *only* the battery cable, then try it - then
start hooking the other wires up until you have a problem, then you'll
know where to start looking. If the starter engages with *only* the
battery hooked up, then the solenoid is bad. If it engages with only
the battery cable and the ignition switch hooked up, then the ignition
switch is bad or you have a short in the wire from the key switch to the
starter.

good luck,

nate

(spend too much time rebuilding old wiring harnesses... doing another
right now as a matter of fact...)

Billy Bad Assr© wrote:

> Please include year/make/model/engine size for a much better response
>
>
> Basic gm starter cable connections are as follows:
>
> 1). Larger (6 gauge) cable goes to large post on solenoid = other end to
> Positive Side of Battery
>
> 2). (S) terminal on solenoid goes to ignition switch (Switch off = no battery
> power) or perhaps A/T switch
>
> 3). (I) terminal (if there is one) goes to Positive side of distributor.
>
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>>Hi all
>>Some of you might recognize this problem from awhile back, but recently
>>I have had schoolwork and haven't had much time to work on my car.
>>The starter solenoid was bad. I replaced the starter from one I got
>>out of a donor car (which actually started). The problem is, when I
>>connect the battery, the starter runs without the key in the ignition.
>>I've looked over the wiring and checked it according to the repair
>>manual. All the wiring looks correct. The only spare wires go to the
>>AC and the alternator. The AC the previous owner sold and the
>>alternator is not installed (needs brackets). Before I changed the
>>starter, all the cars electrical worked and at the neutral safety
>>switch. I received 12 volts when cranked.
>>Please Help.
>>
>
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