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signsup · 03-11-2025, 10:31 AM

It is for my 42 Mercury that has been converted to 12v by previous owner. It has a keyed ignition with the spring loaded start position on the key switch. And, a high torque starter. Car started and ran for the month or so I have been working on it. Just yesterday it turned over but I have the gas pedal out while working on floor board and could not keep it idling and then the clicking started.
I will go down this morning and briefly touch the two positive cables together after removing the solinoid and make sure it is not a starter issue.
I picked up Bluestreak solinoid today from NAPA that matches the old solinoid mounting and posts. I'll connect up and report back.
Yes all the Bubba wiring will be replaced with vintage cloth wire when I remove the 12v gauges and clean up all the electrical. The starter switch is on the dash but I do not know if the botton works, I have a replacement button. The steering column lock and key is intact, but not functional and the steering column turns freely. As this will be a military staff car, I will replace the light switch with a military light switch to operate black out functions and I will replace the key ignition with a dog leg military type switch and use the switch to enegize the coil and the starter button to start the car.
But for now, I just want to get it started and running.

03-11-2025, 10:31 AM	#12
signsup Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 200	Re: What starter solinoid do I need? It is for my 42 Mercury that has been converted to 12v by previous owner. It has a keyed ignition with the spring loaded start position on the key switch. And, a high torque starter. Car started and ran for the month or so I have been working on it. Just yesterday it turned over but I have the gas pedal out while working on floor board and could not keep it idling and then the clicking started. I will go down this morning and briefly touch the two positive cables together after removing the solinoid and make sure it is not a starter issue. I picked up Bluestreak solinoid today from NAPA that matches the old solinoid mounting and posts. I'll connect up and report back. Yes all the Bubba wiring will be replaced with vintage cloth wire when I remove the 12v gauges and clean up all the electrical. The starter switch is on the dash but I do not know if the botton works, I have a replacement button. The steering column lock and key is intact, but not functional and the steering column turns freely. As this will be a military staff car, I will replace the light switch with a military light switch to operate black out functions and I will replace the key ignition with a dog leg military type switch and use the switch to enegize the coil and the starter button to start the car. But for now, I just want to get it started and running.