How to upgrade 1949 to solid state solenoid - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pvienneau · 09-15-2011, 10:57 AM

Does anyone have any advice on how to upgrade my original 1949 Solenoid to a solid state solenoid?

Thanks

Pat

**mr48chev** · 09-15-2011, 12:58 PM

Not sure what a solid state solenoid is but if you are thinking about running a solenoid on the starter that starts with the key I think you can probably use a car starter and a pushbutton. You may be able to switch solenoids but I have never tried it.

pvienneau · 09-15-2011, 02:44 PM

Doesn't the existing solenoid cause fires and updating to solid state make it safer?

mknittle · 09-15-2011, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pvienneau

Doesn't the existing solenoid cause fires and updating to solid state make it safer?

have never herd that. maybe if wiring is rotten.

I am going to see if I can rig up a remote starter switch and fab a linkage to use the foot pedal . But that will come later.

09-15-2011, 10:57 AM	#1
pvienneau Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 695	How to upgrade 1949 to solid state solenoid Does anyone have any advice on how to upgrade my original 1949 Solenoid to a solid state solenoid? Thanks Pat

09-15-2011, 12:58 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 16,395	Re: How to upgrade 1949 to solid state solenoid Not sure what a solid state solenoid is but if you are thinking about running a solenoid on the starter that starts with the key I think you can probably use a car starter and a pushbutton. You may be able to switch solenoids but I have never tried it.

09-15-2011, 02:44 PM	#3
pvienneau Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 695	Re: How to upgrade 1949 to solid state solenoid Doesn't the existing solenoid cause fires and updating to solid state make it safer?



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