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07-10-2019, 12:14 PM | #21 | |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
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The other common style (which is power activated) will not show any connection to either side terminal and will show a connection to ground. Until you know which style of solenoid you have they is no way to know how to wire it up correctly. |
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What is the part number of the solenoid you are trying to use??
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The starter button has two spring clips that hold it in place in the dash. If there is paint or corrosion on the hole where the clips contact, the button may not provide a complete ground. Reach behind the dash to compress the springs and pop the starter button out. There is a fair chance the wire to the switch will touch the dash and run the starter as you do this, so be sure the transmission is in neutral, or disconnect the battery. Then clean the contact area on the hole in the dash and on the switch. |
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07-12-2019, 10:21 PM | #27 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
Battery have load ratings. CCA.
Didn't read this from the beginning but a new battery might work till you figure out your issues. Or at least get it load tested (free at most autozones, etc. Not sure if they can test a 6v) Certainly pull a lead off the battery every time your not driving, if you have a short. But it could be a lot of things going on here. 12v battery should be fine if the rest is fine. 12v solenoids from a late 50s ford work fine on a early conversion. Have you jumped the starter? . Last edited by Tinker; 07-12-2019 at 10:28 PM. |
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