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Old 06-26-09, 09:32 AM   #42 (permalink)
lehiguy
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Originally Posted by Kurtis View Post
Thanks Elbert what I ended up doing was running a second solenoid from a small car starter with the land cruiser ignition wire and a direct wire to the starter with the second solenoid inbetween. Apparently the ignition in the Land Cruiser isn't enough for the Chevy solenoid. Turned over beautifully after this. Tomorrow is the real test I'll hook up the oil cooler and the ecu I did the wiring for these and I'll see if it will run. for just a few seconds before I put everhything else back together.
That's weird, I have had a 350 in for the last seven years and I have never had that problem. My block is a Gen II with the smaller, gear reduction starter, maybe that's why.

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