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if your wiring from scratch the original vettes had a positive battery cable on the main bigger terminal on the starter solenoid. they woul also have fusable links that feed certain circuits power when ignition like lights horn auto locks brake lights. the s terminal is the signal from the ignition swich that would engage starter when key was turned all the way, the start wire from ignition switch is wired through a safety circuit, for manual transthe circuit is open until clutch pedal is depressed with auto trans its wired through the neutral safety switch. the reson for this is so when you try to start your car in gear it will not engage starter until clutch padel is depressed, with auto if car is left in any gear except park or neutral the starter will not engage. I have seen many people hurt running direct feed to starter. they turn the key and the carlurches instantly into whatever is in your way. do it right
Heyy what's up. Well first off you have to disconnect your negative wire from the battery, then your positive one and then trace where the starter is by following the positive wire from your battery down to the lower end of your engine, near the flywheel/ transmission. It will either be covered by the transmission shield, or not, if however it is, then you'd just have to slide towards the front of your vehicle and work it down, then disconnect the wiring. Otherwise, it should simply drop down. Also, the bolts are not connected through the transmission, it's simply vertical to the engine block. There should be two-three depending on the engine size. Then simply re-connect the starter's wiring, work the starter back into the transmission and then re-connect the battery wires. The starter however is heavy after a while, may take 2 people, someone to install the starter, and another to work the positive cable. Be sure not to break the small loops though, they are the grounds of the starter, and the car WILL NOT turn over without them. I have tried this myself, and was lucky enough to be able to fix my mess. Hope this helps out. I too have an '81 El Camino but it's a V-6 229ci, 3 speed manual.
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Will a broken distributor cap terminal cause the engine not to run on a 1981 El Camino with a HEI distributor?
Yes it is common the same as the distributor rotor burning through.
Can you replace the oil pan on an 1981 Chevy Chevette with out pulling the engine If so how?
to answer your question, no you can not replace the oil pan without pulling the engine, you might as well get you a cherry picker or a set of tripods and unbolting the engine, it isn't really that hard, a few wires, two motor mount bolts, and some bell housing bolts and it's ready to come out, you can do it all in about a day if you know what your are doing
Was Ronald Reagan in the white house before Jimmy Carter?
No. Jimmy Carter was President of the US from 1977 to 1981, and Ronald Reagan was President from 1981 to 1989.
When did the Care Bears debut?
I am not so sure about this but i guess its 2008. or perhaps 2006 or 2007, plus it may be 2009. i guess the latest ones were in 2010. this year... if this did help make me vip in Barbie girls here::::Mermalade501
When was Above - artist - born?
Above - artist - was born in 1981.
What is the location of the fuse box on a 1981 Chevrolet El Camino?
location of fuse box on 1981 chevy el camino
What is the Gas tank capacity 1981 Chevrolet El Camino?
most use a 22 gallon fuel tank.
What wheels came on 1981 El Camino supersport?
There was no El Camino SS in 1981
Where is the starter in a 1981 El Camino?
It is on the left bottom side of engine towards the back, Kinda under the exhaust manifold. Hard to see.
How do you know if your 1981 El Camino is a ss or not and if not how can you convert it what do you need tools parts ect?
There was no El Camino SS in 1981
How do you tell if the starter is bad on 1981 El Camino?
Take the car to a repair shop and have them do an electrical systems test. It should include testing the starter for the amount of current dtraw it has. Also the alternator for amperage and voltage output and the state of the alternator. If the battery is low then you will get a bad starter reading.
Why your headlights and tail lights not working on 1981 El Camino?
The headlights and the tail lights may not be working on the 1981 El Camino because of a mechanical breakdown.
What doors will fit an 1981 El Camino?
Doors from a 1978-87 El Camino or GMC Caballero
What is your engine size in your 1981 El Camino?
350 c.i.d.
Where is your 1981 Jeep starter solenoid?
On the starter
What causes the choke light to come on in a 1981 El Camino?
please help with the oil choke light on 81 el camino?
Will a windshield from a 1981 Chevrolet fit a 1989 Chevrolet truck?
No
