Re: Solenoid alternative

[<hofs@domain.elided>]

>From: zee <zee@domain.elided>
>Subject: Re Starting woes
>
>>I have headers and I was told once that
>>the heat from the headers could be detremental to the solenoid >function.
>>If it is the solenoid, how easy is that to remove and install?  How >much
>>should I expect to pay?  How can I prevent the same problem from >happening
>>again?  Help me make my Scout live again... ;)
>
>Do you hear a "click" when you activate the Solenoid? It should "click"
>as the contacts are engaged. No clicks means the solenoid is not
>working. A click and no starter means the contacts are dirty or worn
>out. A click and the starter engaging means it should now go and you
>should probably go somewhere. The whole assembly comes out with two
>bolts and is easy to repair. You need a soldering iron to remove the
>solenoid cap. A lot starter problems are dirt and mud related. Try
>pulling it apart and cleaning the parts very well. Watch out for the
>washers at the end of the starter armature they are critical and easily
>fall off and get lost if you are not looking.
>
>
>Bryan

Just a reminder, the kit sold by several people, or a Ford type solenoid, 
can replace the switching part of the Delco solenoid, eliminating much of 
the possibility of damage from heat. See the FAQ on binderbulletin for 
more info.
John Hofstetter