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Title: 86 Chevy 1500 starter is sparking need some help
Post by: misfit240 on January 03, 2011, 10:02:57 pm

ok when i go to start my truck im getting no spark at the plugs  but i did hear ticking so i checked around and my starter solenoid was sparking is the starter bad and would that have anything to do with no spark? this is an 86 gmc 1500 with 305 4bbl carb 2wd

Title: Re: 86 Chevy 1500 starter is sparking need some help
Post by: misfit240 on January 03, 2011, 10:06:10 pm

mods sorry posted in wrong forum please move to engine and drivetrain

Title: Re: 86 Chevy 1500 starter is sparking need some help
Post by: 1980c10 on January 03, 2011, 10:40:11 pm

start by checking the wire connecting to the back of the starter, make sure they are tight and undamaged and not able to short out.

Title: Re: 86 Chevy 1500 starter is sparking need some help
Post by: Captkaos on January 04, 2011, 04:58:44 pm

Are you getting power to the rest of the truck?

Title: Re: 86 Chevy 1500 starter is sparking need some help
Post by: misfit240 on January 06, 2011, 01:19:25 am

yea im getting power to the rest of the truck  im almost certain  ive got a short somewhere wires are getting hot  im almost certain i need a new wire harness

Title: Re: 86 Chevy 1500 starter is sparking need some help
Post by: beastie_3 on January 06, 2011, 01:32:12 am

Does it happen when the key is on or just when your cranking the starter?


What did you work on before this problem started?