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07-07-2011, 05:59 PM | #1 |
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Starter Solenoid
I'm working on my 49 pick up with 6 volts. I bought a new solenoid from NAPA. I told the parts guy that it was 6 volts. He only showed one and it said 12 volts. I installed it and it does't work with the starter button, but will work by using the button on the unit. I tried jumping from the battery (-) cable on the solenoid to the term on the front and nothing happens. Any ideas? Dennis
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07-07-2011, 06:05 PM | #2 |
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Re: Starter Solenoid
WHY did you buy it if you knew it was 12V. HUH. ken ct.
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07-07-2011, 06:34 PM | #3 | |
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07-07-2011, 07:22 PM | #4 |
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You should have an EHC ST53 solenoid.(clearly marked 6 volt)
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07-07-2011, 07:28 PM | #5 |
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Dont know what these guys are thinking,need 6V and they buy a 12V. and knowing its 12V. on top of it. ?????????????? ken ct. Thanks Russ.
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07-07-2011, 07:28 PM | #6 |
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You might try the www.napaonline.com web-site then find your nearest store and plug in the vehicle details. You can find out what they have before you go over there. If they don't have it in stock, they can order it for you. Kerby |
07-07-2011, 08:09 PM | #7 |
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Re: Starter Solenoid
Thanks for your help. I was pretty sure I screwed up buying this part. I questioned the parts guy but he showed me the parts book calling for this part for my truck. I'll use it on my rat rod when I change to twelve volts.
I've had a lot of fun with this truck and have used it to haul material to build a great house. When waiting in line to catch a ferry home with over a ton of tile in the back a voice told me to put my foot on the break and push down. I ignored the voice and ask my Jack Russell if he said anything. The voice came back with the same message so I pushed down on the break and the break line broke..These old Fords have a way of watching out for you. Thanks again for the help. Dennis |
07-07-2011, 08:37 PM | #8 |
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Re: Starter Solenoid
on my 37 the starter button grounds the connection on some later model cars the solenoid needs 12 v from the starter button to engage the starter....do yo know which type of starter circuit you have?
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07-07-2011, 10:06 PM | #9 |
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Carol and my wife just went out to the shop and tried grounding the starter button and it works great. Thanks for your input! Dennis
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07-08-2011, 06:10 AM | #10 |
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Glad to hear that you got good information after all and things worked out !! Enjoy that old Ford!
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07-08-2011, 09:05 AM | #11 |
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Re: Starter Solenoid
I work for NAPA in Mansfield, Ohio. There is a Echlin Buyers Guide that can be used to identify most of our electrical parts. We have 4 countermen that have over 30 years of parts experience apiece. We have a time with some customers trying to tell us what they want. Either they don't have all the information available or they act like we should be mind readers. I know there is a lot of turnover in the Parts business and it is hard to keep knowledgeable people. What I don't understand is, why would someone buy a 12 volt solenoid when they wanted a 6 volt solenoid?
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07-08-2011, 10:10 AM | #12 |
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Re: Starter Solenoid
I wish your NAPA was near me! I think ours differs, 30 countermen with 4 years experience between them!
I have a decent collection of catalogs, including the wonderful Echlin buyers guide, and try to use that and the partially useful NAPA online list to figure out numbers to ask for. The countermen are mostly quite young and don't know how to work a "book", so when the computer fails to give an answer on an ancient application their minds just grind to a halt! My guide says that you want an ST 53, just as 51 Merc says... For what it's worth, ST 56 is the 12V equivalent, actually referencing the 12 V early Ford bus line. The key in hunting is "insulated base"...device is ungrounded, with the starter button providing the ground. Most common solenoids are grounded base with hot side fed by the starter switch circuit...when you hit the right piece in the Buyer's guide, you will usually find a cross reference to an actual early Ford part number to confirm things. |
07-08-2011, 02:12 PM | #13 |
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Hi all; The last year for a 'push starter button' solenoid was '50. '51's used a key start and a different solenoid. Many parts guys miss this. All 6v units. Am I right guys? Newc
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07-08-2011, 02:21 PM | #14 |
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I think so, for cars. Pickups...I think early Ford type solenoid through '51, then '52 got the later solenoid but with a 2-pole button instead of putting it on the key. That button is used to convert early Ford dash to more modern straters...
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07-08-2011, 04:44 PM | #15 | |
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07-08-2011, 05:31 PM | #16 |
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My '52 F-7 still has the single wire solenoid with the push button on the dash.
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07-08-2011, 08:16 PM | #17 |
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good job!!!
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