[TR] TR4A - Installing Dan Master's Harness - Question

Darrell Walker darrellw at ipns.com
Wed Mar 30 17:00:22 MST 2011


Hi Guy,

I believe you should use the output of that relay to activate the solenoid.  It isn't big enough to carry the current for the starter.  It is just there to lighten the load on the starter switch.

-Darrell

On Mar 30, 2011, at 4:30 PM, G.D. Huggins wrote:

> Listers,
> 
> I am installing the Advance Auto Wire kit to my TR4A.
> Neither the diagram, nor in the manual, mentions the starter solenoid.
> 
> Is it needed?  I ask this because there is no mention, but also because the "power block" contains a starter relay, which is basically the same thing.
> 
> If it is still needed, to which side ("S" or "I") does the positive lead from the battery need to terminate? (Originally it was to the "S" side.)
> I am converting to negative ground.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Guy D. Huggins
> 1965 Triumph TR4A
> CTC 63569LO
> 
> Online project diary at http://www.genfiniti.com/triumph
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