Swaping engine and trans from top ( first timer)

**Scottydoggs** · 03-23-2016

**steelholder** · 03-23-2016

Iif thats the rear side of the starter that connects to the trans then i got it right. Hopefully when i connect the battery positive to the starter tmrw everything works out ill also make sure i have the fuel lines connected before i try. Just to verify though the starter diagram from earlier doesnt show the pos battery cable connecting to it right?

**Scottydoggs** · 03-23-2016

your not looking at it right, all the cables and wires are lined up to the stud in the diagram, the pics i posted show the wires bolted on, this is pretty simple stuff.

**steelholder** · 03-23-2016

I get that. My confusion is where the positive cable coming from the battery goes there are two potential places on the starter(i dont want to mix this up and fry it). The diagram doesnt show any cable coming from the left side where the battery would be. it only hows the cables that come out of the wiring harness.

**Scottydoggs** · 03-23-2016

you only took one nut off, so thats where all the fat eyelets go. little purple wire to the little stud.

**steelholder** · 03-23-2016

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

you only took one nut off, so thats where all the fat eyelets go. little purple wire to the little stud.

Now this is where knowing your sh*t comes into play. You automatically were able to deduce there is only one place everything could possibly go because you only have to remove one nut when disconnecting wires etc.

I completely forgot about this til seeing what you wrote there. i guess that lower terminal threw me off and made me think something went there, forgot they were all cramed on one terminal thanks for your patience Scotty.

**ItHurtz** · 03-23-2016

Positive from battery

Untitled by Corey S, on Flickr

Negative from battery

Untitled by Corey S, on Flickr

**steelholder** · 03-24-2016

do I need to solder to the wires for the trans sensor or can I just make sure they make contact and wrap with tape?

**REDCRAPGP** · 03-24-2016

Solder always tape isn't a secure way

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**Scottydoggs** · 03-24-2016

i solder and shrink tube everything pretty much.

**steelholder** · 03-24-2016

I only have a butane torch, can it be done with this. Also the pos battery cable splits into two one goes down to starter and the other connects to..?

**Scottydoggs** · 03-24-2016

little torch can work, ive used a lighter in the past too.

one is the neg cable, one is pos, follow the neg cable too.

**steelholder** · 03-24-2016

I got everything down with the starter connection and ground, I hope, here's still an extra positive the other one goes down and connects to starter

**steelholder** · 03-24-2016

By the way I know this is extremely remedial stuff and it's my fault for not taking pics before I just don't want to mess up anything electrical.

**Scottydoggs** · 03-24-2016

top of the fuse box?

**Scottydoggs** · 03-24-2016

thats one sketchy looking terminal set up too. like some one made it and added a extra wire.

**Bronco Boy** · 03-24-2016

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

top of the fuse box?

I think the fuse box power comes from the alternator. I think. LOL

**steelholder** · 03-24-2016

Originally Posted by Bronco Boy

I think the fuse box power comes from the alternator. I think. LOL

It seemed to fit perfectly where scotty said. Why you squashing my vibes bronco?

**steelholder** · 03-24-2016

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

thats one sketchy looking terminal set up too. like some one made it and added a extra wire.

Ill have that repla ed and clean up that filthy battery i dont remeber it looking that bad monts ago when i stopped using it, i made sure to run it every week though.