[Tigers] overheated solenoid

[Jerry]

Mike,

First check and clean ALL connections, especially the eng. to frame gnd. A
lot of current has to flow to the starter and any corrosion can cause a
problem. On my car I have #2 cable from batt. to solenoid then to starter
and then engine to frame so the complete circuit is #2cable. (Stock is #4.)
If all checks out well, replacing the solenoid might be in order.
Electrical parts that I think are top quality are Standard Bluestreak, Most
good parts stores should have them.

Good luck.

Jerry Christopherson
9473187  

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:tigers-bounces+jcmc2006=suddenlink.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Mike Michels
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:44 PM
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Subject: [Tigers] overheated solenoid

Does anybody have any suggested solutions for a starter solenoid (original
Ford type mounted on firewall) that failed to engage after an extended drive
through 100 degree weather? Just produced some weak clicking sounds, like a
dead battery. Works fine once cooled off. Is there an extra heavy duty item
available?
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