The Ford Barn

koates · 10-21-2021, 08:46 PM

Paul, you may have the incorrect type of solenoid fitted. The original Ford type has only one small terminal which has to be grounded by the starter push button to operate the starter. There is another type that requires power from the starter button to the small terminal to activate the starter. Then there is another type that has two small terminals. There are other types as well. Also the main battery cable and the starter main cable have to be the correct way around. So just exactly what do you have ? Regards, Kevin.

10-21-2021, 08:46 PM	#22
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,219	Re: NEW starting problem Paul, you may have the incorrect type of solenoid fitted. The original Ford type has only one small terminal which has to be grounded by the starter push button to operate the starter. There is another type that requires power from the starter button to the small terminal to activate the starter. Then there is another type that has two small terminals. There are other types as well. Also the main battery cable and the starter main cable have to be the correct way around. So just exactly what do you have ? Regards, Kevin.