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Old 02-06-2012, 07:06 PM   #14
reece
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Default Re: Converting Model A to key starting

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Originally Posted by George Miller View Post
Yes but you have to use a later solenoid that takes power from the switch. The old ones work by grounding them. You need one from a 12 volt ford they come with 4 terminals instead of 3. The extra one is for 12 volts to the coil for starting.
You are correct with this but there is a workaround for folks who want to keep the dash button and old style solenoid.

I have wired a few cars for customers who wanted to retain the starter button on the dash (later 30s Fords and a couple of 40 Fords). To do that I mounted a 12 v relay under the dash and used the dash button to fire the relay and ground the old style solenoid on the firewall.
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