Need to know make and model of truck and engine in order to answer this question.
how do you connect the wire from the alternater to the starter?
The ignition wire in a Nissan 350z is black and red. The starter wire is white/red and the second starter wire is white/green.
The Chevy starter does not have a ground wire, the starter grounds through the starter casing.
18 wheeler has the higher gross weight
It is the ignition wire. The purple wire goes to the small stud on starter.
Starter solenoid is sticking. Replace it.
Yes, there is typically a wire that connects to the starter in a vehicle. This wire, often referred to as the "starter wire" or "solenoid wire," is responsible for transmitting electrical current from the ignition switch or starter relay to the starter motor. When the ignition is turned on, this wire activates the starter, allowing the engine to crank and start. Proper connection and functionality of this wire are crucial for the starting system to work effectively.
on average you need to fuel an 18 wheeler once a day
Are you referring to the battery wire that goes to the starter? If so replace the wire. By disconnecting it and follow wire to the starter and replace. Reconnect battery and your done.
why would my starter wire burn, going from starter to battery
The purple wire for on starter 1980 Camaro is the solenoid wire. The wire can be dark purple or purple in color.
Jump the starter solenoid Take jumper wire from Battery + to trigger wire to starter (mounted on top of starter)