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Starter Solenoid
I have a typical research disclaimer which applies here. When all else fails, I turn to ya'll.

I am having starter problems. Research and tests suggests it is the starter motor. Battery and alternator have passed all tests. I got under 'er and found dirty/corroded solenoid connecter from the battery. I cleaned this thoroughly but also found the nut was not present. Went to Autozone and they determined I needed a 3/8" nut. I asked if this should not be metric as it is a Canadian build. Well, come to find the 3/8 16 did not fit as I suspected would be the case. Am I wrong or right?

Thank you.
LD 22', 1989 Custom Build. Chassis 1990 Chevy Van G30, 5.7l.
 
Re: Starter Solenoid
Reply #5 –
Its a metric nut .
         Jody
2009 Kodiak 32 foot Island Bed
Re: Starter Solenoid
Reply #6 –
Quote from: Mindispower  - 

I cleaned this thoroughly but also found the nut was not present. Went to Autozone and they determined I needed a 3/8" nut. I asked if this should not be metric as it is a Canadian build. Well, come to find the 3/8 16 did not fit as I suspected would be the case. Am I wrong or right? .

G-30s of your vintage were mostly SAE (Society of American Engineers) hardware. Chevy didn’t change the hardware based on the country of origin. 
Your rig was built during the transition period and may contain a mixture of metric and SAE hardware. My 2001 Jeep Cherokee has the same issue. requiring carrying twice as many wrenches and sockets in the tool box. Our 2003 LD is mostly metric, it still has some SAE hardware.
Did you try a 3/8-24 fine-thread nut?
If that doesn't work try a 10mm x 1.25mm and a 10mm x 1.5 nuts, they have a similar diameter to 3/8” SAE nuts and are easy to mix to get mixed up.

Larry

Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Starter Solenoid
Reply #8 –
I had a class B with the same Chevy motor that left me stranded one day cause starter wouldn’t work. Called for assistance provided by my insurance company. When the fellow arrived he went under my van with a hammer and gave the starter a good solid smack. It then started right up.

He said he was able to get quite a few  Chevy trucks started this way. Apparently something can jam up in the starter or selenoid as the starter ages. I promptly replaced the starter after that episode and never had the problem again.
Steve
2003TK
Re: Starter Solenoid
Reply #9 –
Quote from: Larry W  - 
G-30s of your vintage were mostly SAE (Society of American Engineers) hardware. Chevy didn’t change the hardware based on the country of origin. 
Your rig was built during the transition period and may contain a mixture of metric and SAE hardware. My 2001 Jeep Cherokee has the same issue. requiring carrying twice as many wrenches and sockets in the tool box. Our 2003 LD is mostly metric, it still has some SAE hardware.
Did you try a 3/8-24 fine-thread nut?
If that doesn't work try a 10mm x 1.25mm and a 10mm x 1.5 nuts, they have a similar diameter to 3/8” SAE nuts and are easy to mix to get mixed up.

Larry



Thanks as usual Larry. I found what I needed and all is well. Starts like a champ with no hesitation. I really appreciate your constant input.
LD 22', 1989 Custom Build. Chassis 1990 Chevy Van G30, 5.7l.