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texascowboy593 · 02-13-2007, 09:07 PM

it works like a champ! If anyone here has issues with their starter acting up when hot (nothing happens when you turn the key) than this may be the answer! I searched thru all the posts and finally decided on getting one. I have to say it has made a world of difference! Used to be I would drive for 30 mins on the hiway then shut the truck off for 5-10 mins then try to start and absoutely nothing would happen. Even when cold there was about a half to 1 second delay from turning the key to when the starter would engage. Now there is absoutely NO delay when I turn the key! Thats never happened before. Heres a couple of pics of the install. Yes I know the other hot cable should be red but the parts store didn't have a red one with the proper ends. this is a simple install. If I can do it...anyone can!

jsbgump · 02-13-2007, 09:12 PM

Thats the same style of solenoid that furd used for years. Does work a lot better than the starter mounted as far as heat problems. Also easier to bypass with a good insulated screw driver

**kwmech** · 02-13-2007, 09:15 PM

Been doing that for over 25 years. There was an actual bulletin from GM for installation of those for the school busses I used to work on that had the starter 'hot soak' problem

Chevyholic · 02-13-2007, 09:29 PM

Looks great!

Thanks,
David

texascowboy593 · 02-13-2007, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyholic

Looks great!

Thanks,
David

www.summitracing.com

Type in remote mount solenoid and you'll see it there. Its about $25
I also went to the local parts store and bought 2 seperate lengths of cable for about 8 dollars each. Grand total for upgrade: Around $40 Not bad for peace of mind!

jsbgump · 02-13-2007, 10:50 PM

You can also buy that solenoid for 10 bucks at the local parts store

cstm68 · 02-14-2007, 01:11 AM

what do you do with the old one on the starter?

**VetteVet** · 02-14-2007, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstm68

what do you do with the old one on the starter?

Read this thread and my posts and it will answer your Qs.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...arter+solenoid

**Boog** · 02-17-2007, 11:45 AM

Hot start problems are an old problem with the GM engines. Heat soak in the starter is the problem. Back in the 60's through 70's we took every one to a local starter/alternator shop and had them modified by this older German guy. He really knew his stuff. According to him there were 2 types of GM starters back then. A small block starter and a big block starter. The difference between them was a reg starter had 2 fields and 2 shunts which worked ok when new but heat took it's toll and eventually it gave probs. The other has 4 fields and was a much , much stronger starter. He called it the big block starter. In all those years we never never had one of his beefed up starters give trouble on either a small block or big block application. We also never had to use this ford solenoid mod either. Check with your local starter/alternator shop and see if they've done this as I remember it didn't cost any more than a standard starter rebuild and you maintain the stock wiring and underhood look.

02-13-2007, 09:07 PM	#1
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Just installed my Summit remote mount solenoid and... it works like a champ! If anyone here has issues with their starter acting up when hot (nothing happens when you turn the key) than this may be the answer! I searched thru all the posts and finally decided on getting one. I have to say it has made a world of difference! Used to be I would drive for 30 mins on the hiway then shut the truck off for 5-10 mins then try to start and absoutely nothing would happen. Even when cold there was about a half to 1 second delay from turning the key to when the starter would engage. Now there is absoutely NO delay when I turn the key! Thats never happened before. Heres a couple of pics of the install. Yes I know the other hot cable should be red but the parts store didn't have a red one with the proper ends. this is a simple install. If I can do it...anyone can! Attached Images __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

02-13-2007, 09:12 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Just installed my Summit remote mount solenoid and... Thats the same style of solenoid that furd used for years. Does work a lot better than the starter mounted as far as heat problems. Also easier to bypass with a good insulated screw driver __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-13-2007, 09:15 PM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,593	Re: Just installed my Summit remote mount solenoid and... Been doing that for over 25 years. There was an actual bulletin from GM for installation of those for the school busses I used to work on that had the starter 'hot soak' problem

02-13-2007, 09:29 PM	#4
Chevyholic Will it run today? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 272	Re: Just installed my Summit remote mount solenoid and... Looks great! Thanks, David __________________ Jaws, the 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Longbed. She's big, grey, and has an insatiable appetite! Last edited by Chevyholic; 02-13-2007 at 09:31 PM.

02-13-2007, 10:50 PM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Just installed my Summit remote mount solenoid and... You can also buy that solenoid for 10 bucks at the local parts store __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-14-2007, 01:11 AM	#7
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: Just installed my Summit remote mount solenoid and... what do you do with the old one on the starter?

02-17-2007, 11:45 AM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,435	Re: Just installed my Summit remote mount solenoid and... Hot start problems are an old problem with the GM engines. Heat soak in the starter is the problem. Back in the 60's through 70's we took every one to a local starter/alternator shop and had them modified by this older German guy. He really knew his stuff. According to him there were 2 types of GM starters back then. A small block starter and a big block starter. The difference between them was a reg starter had 2 fields and 2 shunts which worked ok when new but heat took it's toll and eventually it gave probs. The other has 4 fields and was a much , much stronger starter. He called it the big block starter. In all those years we never never had one of his beefed up starters give trouble on either a small block or big block application. We also never had to use this ford solenoid mod either. Check with your local starter/alternator shop and see if they've done this as I remember it didn't cost any more than a standard starter rebuild and you maintain the stock wiring and underhood look. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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