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Shoebox · 10-30-2023, 11:33 AM

I know I spend too much time on stuff like this,...still I have to ask. The reproduction 12V OD solenoid I have for my 51 Tudor has a mounting tab that is straight, meaning it would mount sideways (see pics) which I think would look dumb. I swear that when I added OD to my first 51 years ago, the mounting tab was 90 degrees to the case, with the embossed case top facing forward. Is my memory correct or ? I know, I could bend the tab if I want, but I don't relish putting a $150.00 electrical component in a vise. Any thoughts most welcome. Thanks.

petehoovie · 10-30-2023, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Shoebox

I know I spend too much time on stuff like this,...still I have to ask. The reproduction 12V OD solenoid I have for my 51 Tudor has a mounting tab that is straight, meaning it would mount sideways (see pics) which I think would look dumb. I swear that when I added OD to my first 51 years ago, the mounting tab was 90 degrees to the case, with the embossed case top facing forward. Is my memory correct or ? I know, I could bend the tab if I want, but I don't relish putting a $150.00 electrical component in a vise. Any thoughts most welcome. Thanks.

Jack E/NJ · 10-30-2023, 12:03 PM

> I know I spend too much time on stuff like this >

Agreed.

Risk of cracking tab if sharp angle is straightened. If it was mine, I'd mount it as is.

rotorwrench · 10-30-2023, 12:57 PM

They were mounted with the cover pointing forward and not to the side. I've not compared them before but my old Mercs still have the original relays. They may have changed them in later years since Ford used them up into the very early 70s. If it fits then use it the way it is but it won't look like it did in 1951.

Kens 36 · 10-30-2023, 01:43 PM

If you want to bend it, bend it. It will not break.

Shoebox · 10-30-2023, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kens 36

If you want to bend it, bend it. It will not break.

I did,....... and it didn't. Done.

petehoovie · 10-30-2023, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoebox

I did,....... and it didn't. Done.

Terry,OH · 10-31-2023, 06:24 AM

Make an adapter bracket that uses the original firewall holes and the holes in the new relay.

Robz51 · 11-01-2023, 11:01 AM

My merc mounts differenly too. I bent it and all is good.
Rob

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10-30-2023, 12:03 PM	#3
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: (Another) OD Relay Question > I know I spend too much time on stuff like this > Agreed. Risk of cracking tab if sharp angle is straightened. If it was mine, I'd mount it as is.

10-30-2023, 12:57 PM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: (Another) OD Relay Question They were mounted with the cover pointing forward and not to the side. I've not compared them before but my old Mercs still have the original relays. They may have changed them in later years since Ford used them up into the very early 70s. If it fits then use it the way it is but it won't look like it did in 1951.

10-30-2023, 01:43 PM	#5
Kens 36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 376	Re: (Another) OD Relay Question If you want to bend it, bend it. It will not break. __________________ https://www.nirgv8.org

10-31-2023, 06:24 AM	#8
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: (Another) OD Relay Question Make an adapter bracket that uses the original firewall holes and the holes in the new relay.

11-01-2023, 11:01 AM	#9
Robz51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rogers, AR, USA Posts: 142	Re: (Another) OD Relay Question My merc mounts differenly too. I bent it and all is good. Rob Enviado de meu SM-G960U usando o Tapatalk