Posted By: MrBelvedere2
how to wire the starter from 1 post to 2 post - 02/01/12 10:52 PM
Here is my situation. I am putting a 383/727 into my 1956 plymouth. It previously had a 361 in it with a powerflite transmission. The old starter was only 1 terminal up to the solenoid on the fenderwell and worked fine. I now have a mini starter in it with the 383/727 combo. The big wire is still there but it won't crank. I assume it is because I need to wire the usual small wire that comes from the starter as well. What exactly does that wire do and where can I put it. I am just afraid of frying the electrical system if I do it wrong. Thanks for any help.
Posted By: ahy
Re: how to wire the starter from 1 post to 2 post - 02/01/12 11:08 PM
I would think you would 1)wire the big terminal of the starter directly to the battery 2) hook the small wire that controled the original solenoid to the small terminal on the starter 3) disconnect and remove the original solenoid.
As a test, before you do any of the above, put a test light on the small wire to the original solenoid. When the key is moved to start (or start button pressed) the light should light up. When the key or start button is released the light should go out. After you verify you have the correct start wire, have at it.
PS... a pic of your current setup, especially the old solenoid, would help.
Posted By: gtx6970
Re: how to wire the starter from 1 post to 2 post - 02/01/12 11:46 PM
wire a B+ wire to the large stud on the starter coming from the B+ post on the battery.
Wire in a momentary contact switch to the smaller connector on the starter and to a B+ source and your good
Posted By: John_Kunkel
Re: how to wire the starter from 1 post to 2 post - 02/02/12 12:15 AM
If you want to retain the original firewall solenoid and its wiring, just put an 18 ga jumper wire between the large and small terminals on the starter.
Posted By: MrBelvedere2
Re: how to wire the starter from 1 post to 2 post - 02/02/12 01:41 AM
thank you john. I did want to keep my original wiring and firewall solenoid. I figured I was going to have to run a seperate wire to the solenoid just wasn't sure which one. jumper wire it is. Thanks!
Posted By: 440lebaron
Re: how to wire the starter from 1 post to 2 post - 02/02/12 06:09 PM
hello,
if you jump large term to small starter will stay engaged all the time. large wire should be battery hot.
small wire should go to starter relay (hot with key in crank position)
Posted By: mopar_man
Re: how to wire the starter from 1 post to 2 post - 02/03/12 02:20 PM
Posted By: MrBelvedere2
Re: how to wire the starter from 1 post to 2 post - 02/28/12 03:52 AM
Ok here's an update. I did the jumper between the small and big posts on the starter. I went to turn over the engine. The starter did spin, but did not engage the engine. After turning it for a couple seconds, the positive post on the battery started smoking and the positive cable was very warm. Any ideas?
the starter won't engage until the solenoid pushes the drive into the ring gear. 
