Solenoid spring

[John Hofstetter <hofs@domain.elided>]

>.So, Since I have been battling this problem on my scout for years, I
>decided to give this a try.  I tripped down to the nearest Automotive
>Electrical outlet, and picked up the spring.  Initially, it looked
>identical to my old one (at least from memory) but once I took the solenoid
>out, the new one was definitely LONGER and a bit beefier in its
>compression.

That's interesting, Allan, and very good information. We often say that 
if some modification or the other were a good idea that the manufacturer 
would have included it. Isn't it interesting that Delco didn't change the 
spring? A number of guys that I know have used the Ford solenoid in the 
way you did. Some use two Ford solenoids, one essentially to take the 
load off the key circuit, and the other to supply big current to the 
starter. I have one Ford and it runs the starter.

Thanks Allan.

John H.