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Old 02-16-2014, 11:07 PM   #6
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Re: Solenoid Wiring Hook-up

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Originally Posted by nolimitssjca View Post
It's odd because I don't think it was connected. It definitely doesn't have a connector and is a bit shorter. Will is start with just the switch and power?
Had it been starting OK before you removed the starter? With a points distributor the Yellow wire from the solenoid (R) post supplies a full 12 volts to the coil when the engine is cranking over. After it starts the voltage to the coil drops to 6-8 volts through the resistor wire.

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