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RAYSSUPERDELUX · 06-09-2018, 08:01 PM

Hi gents-

I've just installed a flathead and drive train in my '48 frame. What
minimum temporary wiring do I need to start this thing?

flatjack9 · 06-09-2018, 09:18 PM

Starter solenoid and the wiring to power it and voltage to the coil.

leon bee · 06-09-2018, 09:33 PM

Yep, mine's still like that. Big fat, (stiff) 2/0 wire from electric supply house on battery, new push button solenoid from NAPA, a few extra grounds scattered around and a hot wire to the coil.

JSeery · 06-09-2018, 09:38 PM

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Depending on the coil you are using I would include a ballast resistor. Some of this is going to also depend on what components you are using. The starter solenoid can require power or a ground to energize it.

06-09-2018, 08:01 PM	#1
RAYSSUPERDELUX Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 39	Engine start Hi gents- I've just installed a flathead and drive train in my '48 frame. What minimum temporary wiring do I need to start this thing?

06-09-2018, 09:18 PM	#2
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,526	Re: Engine start Starter solenoid and the wiring to power it and voltage to the coil.

06-09-2018, 09:33 PM	#3
leon bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 611	Re: Engine start Yep, mine's still like that. Big fat, (stiff) 2/0 wire from electric supply house on battery, new push button solenoid from NAPA, a few extra grounds scattered around and a hot wire to the coil.

06-09-2018, 09:38 PM	#4
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Engine start Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Depending on the coil you are using I would include a ballast resistor. Some of this is going to also depend on what components you are using. The starter solenoid can require power or a ground to energize it.