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Old 02-16-2018, 06:55 PM   #21
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Thank you for replying. Where did you obtain the switch you use with the mini-starter??
I lost the information on that, but if you would check with the guys in the Ft Worth "Cowtown A's" he is a member there.
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Old 02-16-2018, 07:12 PM   #22
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Lee,I've never heard of a solenoid exploding.How did that happen?i've seen a lot of them go bad,but never actually open up.
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I had 3 "modern" solenoids explode on my starter that was converted to 12V.
Hmmmm, Very interesting...
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Old 02-17-2018, 12:24 AM   #24
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Some need to PRACTICE reading & comprehending the initial posters' QUESTIONS---
Haha, Now that there is a good one coming from one that rarely gives a straight answer... Keep them coming Bill. You're cracking' me up!!
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Old 02-17-2018, 03:21 AM   #25
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I have converted my A to 12 volts. I am planning to install one of the light weight mini starters that requires a solenoid to be added. If anyone has installed one, I would appreciate describing where you put the solenoid and the starter switch, and what type switch you recommend.

thank you in advance
Ok Abbie, I'll answer your question.. I put the solenoid on the firewall near the starter, I put a quality push button switch in the dash rail to the left of the steering wheel. I would use a quality push switch capable of handling not less than 10 A momentarily.

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Old 02-17-2018, 03:35 PM   #26
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The lightweight mini starter that I have (came from Snyder's) has the solenoid built in.
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Old 02-17-2018, 03:47 PM   #27
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Lee,I've never heard of a solenoid exploding.How did that happen?i've seen a lot of them go bad,but never actually open up.
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Hmmmm, Very interesting...
After rereading his post I think he may be talking about the modern
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Old 02-17-2018, 05:43 PM   #28
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Went to Snyder’s website and read the info on the starter. After reading the posts, still unclear if there is a 12v solenoid built in. Looking at the wiring diagram, it appears that there is. Need to know.
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Old 02-17-2018, 08:29 PM   #29
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The instructions that came with mine said you could use the internal solenoid or bypass it and use an external one. I already had an external one, so I didn't use the internal one.
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