20 Most Recent 1987 Chevrolet El Camino - Page 8 Questions & Answers

This starter is gonna have a main cable and possibly up to three fusible link wires that will go on the large stup on the back of the solenoid. The small swithch wire will go on the stud to the left of the large one. If the starter has a small stud on each side of the solenoid the switch wire normally goes on the side that bolts closest to the engine block. There may also be a ground wire from the back of the starter motor to the block on this model. It's easier to tighten the nuts for these wires before bolting up the starter.

I just looked at my El Camino and the trans. lines run against the oil pan and behind the starter

This one is not for California. If you have california car, please let me know

Yes i have done it many times but i always remove the radiator to protect it and get more room to work.

Below is a small wiring diagram I made up in about 10 minutes. It's correct, if a little messy, but it is followable. Take care!

I wouldn't normally do this but in this case, there are so many different set-ups around those year, that you will have to pick through them to find yours. try going to (www.autozone.com ) and fill out the membership (free) and it will give you access to info you need.

Make sure the choke is off (butter fly is open all the way)..at normal operating tem....

There may not be enough power going to window switches.Remove and test with volt meter.You might have to remove door panels and lubricate all the working (moving) parts.After several years the factory lube breaks down.I hope this will help you.

Are wanting a "schematic" (wiring diagram) ? or a diagram of the fuse box? (Your question is a little confusing) If you are wanting a diagram of the fuse box, all I can say is "good luck". Those were not even available back in 1979...you'll really have trouble finding one 32 years later! The fuse box should be marked which fuse is which anyway...that's the way they did it back then.

On the other hand, if you are looking for a wiring diagram, you can possibly find one if you contact the sales department at AllData.com Their DIY information available online only goes back to 1982. Howerver, they also have "vintage model support" for professional AllData subscribers. I have gotten wiring diagrams from them in the past dating all the way back to the 1960's. You might check with them to see if there is a way they can get you the information you need without having to sign up with a professional contract.

Please post a comment to let me know how this goes so I know how to advise future requests like yours. (I see similar requests on this site regularly.)

Take out # 1 spark plug,crank engine around till the # 1 piston is at the very top of piston on the compression stroke now remve the distributer cap the rotor will now be pointing to # 1 on the cap.Whats the make & model of car ?

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