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Here's the deal. My truck's starter is dead (definitely the starter). I got under the truck, pulled the two mounting bolts, and went after the wires connected to the starter.
Problem - the smaller wire is stuck to the starter. By stuck, I mean you loosen the nut, and the whole stud turns. The wire continues to twist due to no separation between the nut and the base.
Here's my thought, and I'm hoping someone here knows if this will work. Can I cut the wires, get new eyelets to connect to the new starter, and splice the wiring under the truck? Will that work? I assume it would, if I use the proper gauge wire and make sure I wrap the splice (keep it dry and protected from road grime/grease/etc.).
Thoughts? I don't want to go this route if it ends up screwing things up worse. I'm this close to calling to have it towed in and changed out by a shop, so I don't have to mess with it, but I know the labor bill (and towing charge) will make me rage. Also, keep in mind I'd have to do this in my driveway, in Indianapolis, where it is around 20 degrees all this week.
Problem - the smaller wire is stuck to the starter. By stuck, I mean you loosen the nut, and the whole stud turns. The wire continues to twist due to no separation between the nut and the base.
Here's my thought, and I'm hoping someone here knows if this will work. Can I cut the wires, get new eyelets to connect to the new starter, and splice the wiring under the truck? Will that work? I assume it would, if I use the proper gauge wire and make sure I wrap the splice (keep it dry and protected from road grime/grease/etc.).
Thoughts? I don't want to go this route if it ends up screwing things up worse. I'm this close to calling to have it towed in and changed out by a shop, so I don't have to mess with it, but I know the labor bill (and towing charge) will make me rage. Also, keep in mind I'd have to do this in my driveway, in Indianapolis, where it is around 20 degrees all this week.