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by 1badz26
Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Replacing Starter Motor -> 96 Z26
Replies: 23
Views: 8689

Re: Replacing Starter Motor -> 96 Z26

So more or less, the previous owner had a s/c on the car. I figured something as such.

Thanks for the input guys.
by 1badz26
Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:20 pm
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Replacing Starter Motor -> 96 Z26
Replies: 23
Views: 8689

Re: Replacing Starter Motor -> 96 Z26

Could you elaborate on the reason for moving it to the trunk? I have been curious as to why on my car but previous owner didnt know. Also, when moving it back to the engine bay, should I use some heat shrink tubing on positive and negative cables? I am guessing so but thought I would ask. Thanks aga...
by 1badz26
Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:48 am
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Replacing Starter Motor -> 96 Z26
Replies: 23
Views: 8689

Re: Replacing Starter Motor -> 96 Z26

The battery is currently grounded in the rear. The positive wire is pretty thick, but I am not sure what gage. When I bought the car in 2011 it was already set up this way with the battery in the trunk. I want to move it back to the engine bay where it is suppose to be. Currently, the battery says i...
by 1badz26
Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:34 am
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Replacing Starter Motor -> 96 Z26
Replies: 23
Views: 8689

Re: Replacing Starter Motor -> 96 Z26

heavywoody -> thank you very much! I want to get this battery back into the engine bay. I beleive the longer positive cable from the starter to the truck is causing issues (intermittent starting).
by 1badz26
Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: Diagnostic Help
Topic: Replacing Starter Motor -> 96 Z26
Replies: 23
Views: 8689

Re: Replacing Starter Motor -> 96 Z26

heavywoody: I have a question. When you say remove the wiring from the end of the starter, do you mean from the starter solenoid? I dont see any wires attached to the starter itself, but I do see the 13mm nut and the 10mm nut. Just making sure the positive battery cable and other wires you mention a...
by 1badz26
Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: 96 Z26
Replies: 9
Views: 2913

Re: 96 Z26

Thanks guys. I am also north of Dayton, right around the Lima area so not far from Sidney at all! I will update my profile when I am allowed.

Bfest may be on the calendar this year I hope!
by 1badz26
Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:29 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: 96 Z26
Replies: 9
Views: 2913

Re: 96 Z26

Thanks guys. I am very happy to have found this site. I am from Ohio.

I'll have to work on the avatar photo so its a little larger. Thanks again!
by 1badz26
Mon Jan 02, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: 96 Z26
Replies: 9
Views: 2913

Re: 96 Z26

Thank you. The other one is a 95. My mother had it since 1997 and I took it off her hands in 2009 when she bought herself a new car. It is in much better shape than the 96.
by 1badz26
Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:03 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: 96 Z26
Replies: 9
Views: 2913

96 Z26

This is the 96 I picked up a few weeks back.....joined up to the board to begin reading more info. Looks like a great place with much to learn.