Remote Ford starter solenoid fixed hot starter problems - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*60apache4* · 01-12-2007, 11:45 PM

I finally broke down and installed a remote ford starter solenoid and it seems to have fixed my hot starter problems:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=1770423

The installation was pretty simple. I would recommend it to anyone having the same problems.

**LockDoc** · 01-12-2007, 11:50 PM

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I've been going to do that for the last six months but it always gets put on the back burner...

Thanks for jacking me up a little bit on it maybe i will get it done now.....

LockDoc

**VetteVet** · 01-13-2007, 12:18 AM

I had wondered how you came out on the problem. Glad you got it fixed. I don,t know if it made it to the FAQS.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 01-13-2007, 12:30 AM

When my engine won't crank when hot I get out and turn the distributor clockwise (I have it set just tight enough so I can do this) a few degrees and it ALWAYS cranks and starts right up.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-13-2007, 11:26 AM

Cougar, the hot start problem he is talking about is heat sink to the solenoid on the starter so it won't activate - the remote solenoid fixes that issue.

boraxman · 01-13-2007, 11:46 AM

I have that set up on my truck...always starts.

krue · 01-13-2007, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VetteVet

I had wondered how you came out on the problem. Glad you got it fixed. I don,t know if it made it to the FAQS.

It has now if it hadn't before.

lilred67 · 01-13-2007, 12:10 PM

i boughtn an '81 chevy with a 454 in it,and it had the remote starter solenoid on it.... pretty cool set up....

gotmud · 01-13-2007, 12:44 PM

I would like to do the same thing. I have the ford solenoid but my starter only has 2 places for a wire to connect. 1 is obviously for a batter and the other for a much smaller gauge wire. Any help??????????????
Glenn

**kwmech** · 01-13-2007, 02:07 PM

General Motors actually recommended this about 25 years ago when I was working on school busses. Had a lot of hot start problems with those. It's the first thing I do to all my trucks. Nice for working on also when you have to spin the engine with a remote

**kwmech** · 01-13-2007, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotmud

I would like to do the same thing. I have the ford solenoid but my starter only has 2 places for a wire to connect. 1 is obviously for a batter and the other for a much smaller gauge wire. Any help??????????????
Glenn

You actually have 3 ---2 batt posts and the single smaller post which will be for the purple wire. If you still have points you have the wrong solenoid. Napa st81 is what you want if you haven't conveted to an HEI. Then the purple wire will go to the S terminal and the yellow will go to the R terminal

sdkid · 01-13-2007, 05:04 PM

I did this to mine about 15 years ago. Still works great.

01-12-2007, 11:45 PM	#1
60apache4 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 147	Remote Ford starter solenoid fixed hot starter problems I finally broke down and installed a remote ford starter solenoid and it seems to have fixed my hot starter problems: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=1770423 The installation was pretty simple. I would recommend it to anyone having the same problems.

01-12-2007, 11:50 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,477	Re: Remote Ford starter solenoid fixed hot starter problems - I've been going to do that for the last six months but it always gets put on the back burner... Thanks for jacking me up a little bit on it maybe i will get it done now..... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 01-12-2007 at 11:51 PM.

01-13-2007, 12:18 AM	#3
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,713	Re: Remote Ford starter solenoid fixed hot starter problems I had wondered how you came out on the problem. Glad you got it fixed. I don,t know if it made it to the FAQS. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

01-13-2007, 12:30 AM	#4
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,865	Re: Remote Ford starter solenoid fixed hot starter problems When my engine won't crank when hot I get out and turn the distributor clockwise (I have it set just tight enough so I can do this) a few degrees and it ALWAYS cranks and starts right up. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

01-13-2007, 11:26 AM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Remote Ford starter solenoid fixed hot starter problems Cougar, the hot start problem he is talking about is heat sink to the solenoid on the starter so it won't activate - the remote solenoid fixes that issue. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 01-13-2007 at 11:26 AM.

01-13-2007, 11:46 AM	#6
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Re: Remote Ford starter solenoid fixed hot starter problems I have that set up on my truck...always starts. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

01-13-2007, 12:10 PM	#8
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: Remote Ford starter solenoid fixed hot starter problems i boughtn an '81 chevy with a 454 in it,and it had the remote starter solenoid on it.... pretty cool set up....

01-13-2007, 12:44 PM	#9
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	Re: Remote Ford starter solenoid fixed hot starter problems I would like to do the same thing. I have the ford solenoid but my starter only has 2 places for a wire to connect. 1 is obviously for a batter and the other for a much smaller gauge wire. Any help?????????????? Glenn __________________ Glenn Cumming, Ga (68 C/10 Fleetside LWB 307 (64 C/10 Fleetside Shorty Custom 350, with 73 donor parts aplenty) (2001 Porsche Boxster S - 168 MPH of fun) (2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 1500)

01-13-2007, 02:07 PM	#10
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,518	Re: Remote Ford starter solenoid fixed hot starter problems General Motors actually recommended this about 25 years ago when I was working on school busses. Had a lot of hot start problems with those. It's the first thing I do to all my trucks. Nice for working on also when you have to spin the engine with a remote

01-13-2007, 05:04 PM	#12
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Remote Ford starter solenoid fixed hot starter problems I did this to mine about 15 years ago. Still works great. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster



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