green1972

Hi , my powermaster 3655 starter died after 6 months, I thought I saw here a discussion about a mini starter that used the purple wire also, or just the easiest mini starter to install, Thanks Tim

fleming442

How "mini" do you need. I've had good luck with my Powermaster 9510. Engine is 12:1 hot.

green1972

Fleming, I had the original size one in there, just need one with more ***** to turn it over, so it looks like mini, does it use the purple wire? or what do you do with it? thanks Tim

oldcutlass

All starters use the purple wire, most mini starters do not use the yellow resistance bypass wire.

green1972

Thanks Eric, what do you do with the yellow wire ?

oldcutlass

If your running points you'll need it and there is a diode mod you can perform to make it operate correctly. If you're not using points, then cap and stow it in the harness.

deadeyejedi

^^^^this is what I did when using points I used the diode with no issues . When I converted to hei I wrapped the yellow wire neatly in the harness

fleming442

It's definitely smaller than stock, but not 4 3 Chevy small.
Yes, it has a solenoid to use the purple. I was pleasantly surprised that the parts are readily available and not crazy expensive.

VC455

I've used that starter since 2004 and it still turns my 455 effortlessly and quietly.
If you're done with Powermaster, RobbMc makes a good one and is a prince to deal with. He'll even work with you if anything goes wrong in the future.

HighwayStar 442

Mine from 2006 with headers. Starts every time.

tmaleck

I have the Rob MC gear reduction mini starter in my Cutlass. It's a 10.5:1 403 with a hot Lunati cam. It's been through a flood and installed since 2015 with no issues..

PatL

This is that diode harness. I did not know much about selecting diodes, so I ended up buying one of these: