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Jack E/NJ · 02-20-2022, 09:40 PM

Mart>>>Millions of Fords started without a hot wire jump, why would we need one now?>>>

Agreed. I never had to use one either. When I switched to 12v, I got the 2-terminal solenoid described by bobH just in case. Same price as the single terminal. So why not. But never had to use the bypass terminal. Always started except when the resistor burned out. It does get hot.

02-20-2022, 09:40 PM	#20
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,259	Re: what size diode do I need Mart>>>Millions of Fords started without a hot wire jump, why would we need one now?>>> Agreed. I never had to use one either. When I switched to 12v, I got the 2-terminal solenoid described by bobH just in case. Same price as the single terminal. So why not. But never had to use the bypass terminal. Always started except when the resistor burned out. It does get hot.