csearider

thank you good info....great response....... will PM when I discover how to do it

Tom, Thank you so much....We do things and then wonder what we "dooed"...That is so comforting to know it worked...seems cam is same too according to the group catalog most order from....tks again.....A BIG HELP and confidence builder!

I have a LaSalle and want to put oversize pistons 346 in block....years ago read sme tips on this but cannot find topic now...any technical advice or experience appreciated

Need part number for 1940 LaSalle ignition switch or: Need actual switch....provide preferred mode of contact if have info on one for sale or an AC/Delco switch that will fit on lower dash switch bar

Correct starter solenoid for 1940 LaSalle...does not have to work but needs to be rebuildable

Need a working in dash ammeter to fit a 1940 LaSalle...will consider whole instrument panel if need be

Looking for parts number for 1940 Cadillac/LaSalle starter and/or solenoid....I understand that GM starters for that period are mostly vehicle specific, is that true?...recommendations for where to look for same welcome................

Great idea.....In case I did not mention it is positive + ground.....negative battery cable goes to the starter.....therefore + positive battery post cable to chassis............and as you mention to the starter mounting bolt....... I will begin by replacing existing + positive ground cable to chassis.....then add the additional + cable to starter mounting bolt.....see what happens.....and if need be..... replace starter cable itself and then engine mounting strap.... Starter and solenoid were previously professionally rebuilt and taken back and re-examined when first started....but will repair/replace solenoid if necessary....... Csearider .......maybe change nickname to "ShadeTree"...!!!!

A new Positive ground battery cable was next move.......2nd cable to stqrter mounting bolt an extra good idea Thank You!

This is right on what I been thinking......last two days saying to myself..."Crawl under her and grind some surfaces"......Thought also need the best elec conducting bolt and nut.....suggestions? (strap is new)...

Makes sense!...will do all that again....

is this compatible with a GMC starter?

Voltage 8.5v at solenoid The solenoid only clicks and loud enough to hear it click inside the cab. So solenoid not allowing starter to engage Starter was rewired when rebuilt Next step: will verify hot solenoid connection from battery (test light to each terminal) When verified will run wire to battery cable connection on starter from hot solenoid terminal and see if starter turns over.... just for info the system is positive ground The test make take a few days as push button start so will need to put wife in car to push button before she goes to work...(that will be lots of fun!.Ha!ha!) stay tuned!

That is most logical and have done this several times...but, will do again on your advice. Note: starter and solenoid is original, but professionally rebuilt Also, vehicle has been complete new wiring harness from AZ and was professionally supervised by TRAACA car club Also running Pertronix ignition, but did same before it was installed Note 2: Rained for 5 days off and on with popups and no start any day....did not rain today and 4:00pm removed light bulb from starter area (This will help starting when humid) and immediately started up....) ?????? if it rains tomorrow it will not start guaranteed! Thanks Spiney!!!!!!