Starter Solenoid Wire Clip for LS5?

[Mark E.]

Should a 1970 LS5 have a solenoid wire clip? I'm trying to determine if my car shouldn't have a clip, or if it's just missing:

- Page 98 of the TIM&JC says "A grey (misspelled "gray" in the manual) phosphate-plated spring clip encircles the solenoid and holds the wires to the solenoid..." In context, this implies all engines should have a clip, but doesn't say specifically.

- AIM page 12-A11 in the Electrical section shows clip PN 3856490 on a small block. But page LS5-A5 in the big block section doesn't show a clip on the solenoid.

- Paragon says this PN is for 66-67 w/427 and all 68-82: https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-35...wire-clip.aspx

If the LS5 should have a solenoid clip, which wires go through it? AIM page 12-A11 shows a small block with only the battery cable in the clip. What about the other solenoid wires?

[Joe L.]

Re: Starter Solenoid Wire Clip for LS5?

Should a 1970 LS5 have a solenoid wire clip? I'm trying to determine if my car shouldn't have a clip, or if it's just missing:

- Page 98 of the TIM&JC says "A grey (misspelled "gray" in the manual) phosphate-plated spring clip encircles the solenoid and holds the wires to the solenoid..." In context, this implies all engines should have a clip, but doesn't say specifically.

- AIM page 12-A11 in the Electrical section shows clip PN 3856490 on a small block. But page LS5-A5 in the big block section doesn't show a clip on the solenoid.

- Paragon says this PN is for 66-67 w/427 and all 68-82: https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-35...wire-clip.aspx

If the LS5 should have a solenoid clip, which wires go through it? AIM page 12-A11 shows a small block with only the battery cable in the clip. What about the other solenoid wires?

Mark------


As far as I know, the clip was used for all 1970 applications, big block and small block. As a matter of fact, the purpose of the clip would be no different for the two engine types. The clip retains the wire bundle that goes to the solenoid which is exactly the same for both engines.

[Mark E.]

Re: Starter Solenoid Wire Clip for LS5?

Thanks Joe. Sounds like I need to find and install a solenoid wire clip.