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Old 09-24-2023, 11:17 PM   #12
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Default Re: A warning and a question about starter solenoids

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Originally Posted by JayChicago View Post
Reds34 in post #5 got it. The box is marked "6 volt grounded base". That means it takes power, not ground, to activate it.
Thanks to all of you! I will used the standard grounded base unit. It even has a felt wick which I presume allows one to add some light oil into the moving parts. Also, unlike the cheap reproduction of the ford switch, it's in a sealed bakelite housing so the workings cannot move around and contact each other. Coop, I felt like my dad was looking at me over the top of his reading glasses. Thanks, I needed that, and CAS Holy S#!+ close one!
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