Tom from Buckeye Lake
Member
I'm getting forgetful and was talking with a guy about Ford (style) starter solenoids. Ya know, the ones with two main posts for Battery and Starter, and two small posts #10 machine screw size. I told him that I remember that style solenoid that used an external ground via one of the small posts. He said ALL Ford solenoids are base mount grounded.
Now, I've worked on Chrysler and ChrissCraft marine from the 40's and 50's, but those would have been 6 volt systems and positive ground. Also worked on 1960-80's Mercury inline outboards. I've worked on International (Farmall) and Massey Ferguson gas engine tractors.
Reason for question is we wanted to replace an overpriced under quality OEM solenoid on a 1700 cc Yamaha Roadstar motorcycle. The wiring on the bike supplies 12v to solenoid full time (key switch on) and the ground, via the start button to engage the starter.
So can anyone here tell me if I'm nuts (wont hurt my feelings) or is there such a solenoid as described?
Please supply brand and part # if possible.
Thanks, Tom
Now, I've worked on Chrysler and ChrissCraft marine from the 40's and 50's, but those would have been 6 volt systems and positive ground. Also worked on 1960-80's Mercury inline outboards. I've worked on International (Farmall) and Massey Ferguson gas engine tractors.
Reason for question is we wanted to replace an overpriced under quality OEM solenoid on a 1700 cc Yamaha Roadstar motorcycle. The wiring on the bike supplies 12v to solenoid full time (key switch on) and the ground, via the start button to engage the starter.
So can anyone here tell me if I'm nuts (wont hurt my feelings) or is there such a solenoid as described?
Please supply brand and part # if possible.
Thanks, Tom