Okay..2X on the AMK units. What are we running that is correct looking?
I understand there is now a version produced by Alloy Metal Products that is better. Check with them.
"You didn't ground it correctly". P-h-h-h-t
Yes.
They finally discontinued them. We haven't handled that brand for years.
We have the ones from Alloy and hardly ever have an issue.
http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/67-72-AUTOLITE-STARTER-SOLENOID-P1151.aspx
http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/65-66-BLACK-STARTER-SOLENOID-SCRIPT-P1148.aspx
http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/65-66-BLACK-STARTER-SOLENOID-BLOCK-P1150.aspx
Quote from: roddster on January 11, 2019, 09:49:45 AM
"You didn't ground it correctly". P-h-h-h-t
You want me to beat you with a rubber hose, don't you? ;D ;D
Okay, ordered. Thanks. Smoking solenoids stuck engaged can be a bit nerve racking. No QRH for stuck closed starter solenoids. Thankfully the positive terminal came off before damage was done.
-Keith
Keith
You might wanna be careful tightening the nuts that hold your battery and starter cables on. I know we had a very long discussion about the poor design of reproduction solenoids on the old website including pictures. Sometimes the post have a tendency to twist slightly and they don't make contact with the disc properly and that's how they become fused. I have some good pictures of one of the solenoids that I welded, taken apart but they are not handy as I'm In Mehico searching for Jim Morrison's Shelby right now. Maybe someone else can post something. Just a thought.
Chris
Well, the good news is I don't have to order the correct nuts from AMK and re-thread them to work with the AMK solenoid.
The new ones look good.
I will be sure not to over-torque them.
I had the same problem multiple times. Found someone that restores original solenoids, had one done and never a sticking problem again. I'll see if i can't dig the guys contact info up. He did a great job on my original unit, quick turn around and it was reasonable from what i recall. I had a few done for my other cars so the hard part will be locating an original if you don't have one.
Quote from: Chris Thauberger on January 11, 2019, 09:23:09 PM
Keith
You might wanna be careful tightening the nuts that hold your battery and starter cables on. I know we had a very long discussion about the poor design of reproduction solenoids on the old website including pictures. Sometimes the post have a tendency to twist slightly and they don't make contact with the disc properly and that's how they become fused. I have some good pictures of one of the solenoids that I welded, taken apart but they are not handy as I'm In Mehico searching for Jim Morrison's Shelby right now. Maybe someone else can post something. Just a thought.
Chris
If you Find Jim and the car tell him he still owes me for that bag of weed I sold him back in High School
Quote from: Brant on January 11, 2019, 09:59:15 AM
Yes.
They finally discontinued them. We haven't handled that brand for years.
We have the ones from Alloy and hardly ever have an issue.
http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/67-72-AUTOLITE-STARTER-SOLENOID-P1151.aspx
http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/65-66-BLACK-STARTER-SOLENOID-SCRIPT-P1148.aspx
http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/65-66-BLACK-STARTER-SOLENOID-BLOCK-P1150.aspx
I can personally vouch for Brant's solenoids. I had a concours correct repop solenoid in my early 67 GT350 that stuck and took out my starter. I had to push the car uphill with my wife behind the wheel at 11pm!!
Brant answered my post on the old site and I purchased his solenoid. I've NEVER had any problems since.
Thanks again, Brant!
Quote from: Shawn on January 11, 2019, 09:46:32 PM
I had the same problem multiple times. Found someone that restores original solenoids, had one done and never a sticking problem again. I'll see if i can't dig the guys contact info up. He did a great job on my original unit, quick turn around and it was reasonable from what i recall. I had a few done for my other cars so the hard part will be locating an original if you don't have one.
I would love to hear about the contact the restored them; I have my original but it doesn't work
Okay took some digging thru paperwork here's who did my original solenoid. Works perfect every time!
DSD Restorations
870-780-4999
Shawn
Quote from: Shawn on January 13, 2019, 11:02:38 AM
Okay took some digging thru paperwork here's who did my original solenoid. Works perfect every time!
DSD Restorations
870-780-4999
Shawn
I think David is mainly focusing on full restos now, but he may find time. He is usually on the Boss 302 site.
Quote from: Shawn on January 13, 2019, 11:02:38 AM
Okay took some digging thru paperwork here's who did my original solenoid. Works perfect every time!
DSD Restorations
870-780-4999
Shawn
Ok thanks, I'll see what he says
Cheers
Found these on my phone
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/178-140119215032-2422931.jpeg)
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/178-140119215034-24762335.jpeg)
You can see where the disc was only touching in a single spot.
The video below shows the post moves due to design flaw.
https://youtu.be/fL0y7v_EjK0